Norman F. Foster

Norman F. Foster 73, of Amarillo died Monday April 27, 2009 in Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday at Llano east Cemetery with Terry Stegall, associate pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Borger officiating. Military Honors will be by the DAV Chapter #26. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel 2800 S. Osage St. Mr. Foster was born July 9, 1935 in Doole, Texas to William and Viola (Cowan) Foster. Norman Graduated from Borger High School in 1955. He graduated from Frank Phillips College on May 29, 1957 and from Amarillo College May 14, 1973. Norman served in the Army from 1958 to 1964. After he was honorably discharged from the Army, Norman began his career at Mason & Hanger, Pantex. He retired in 1997as an inspection supervisor after 32 years of service. Norman loved wood-crafting, playing pool and working puzzles. He loved being at home and spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed cruising with his wife, sister and brother in law. He was a wonderful husband, dad, brother, Pa-Paw and friend. He will be greatly missed and will always be ""Our Hero"" Norman married the love of his life, Margaret, on May 28, 1964. He was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Donnie Lee Burris, a great-grandson, Dallyn Cole Burris, 2 brothers in law and a sister in law He is survived by his wife of the home, 2 daughters, Wanda Taylor and her husband David and Cindy Burris all of Borger; 2 sons, Robert Bynum of Borger and William Storment of Stinnett; 2 sisters, LaVerne Ricketts of San Antonio and Delores Buntin of Azle; 1 brother, Charles Foster of Amarillo 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and his favorite feline companion, Bootsie. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be to the Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center or Olivia's Angels in care of BSA Hospice. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday, at the funeral home.