Barbara Rhudy Foster - LHS Class of 1950

Barbara Ann Foster, 76, of Leavenworth, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008, after a short battle with cancer. Barbara was born June 1, 1932 to Delbert and Genevieve Davenport Rhudy. She married Ronald Foster in March of 1952. They had 3 children. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Dean Rhudy (LHS Class of 1947), her sister Donna Rhudy Rogers (LHS Class of 1948) and brother-in-law Dick Rogers.
Barbara was a lifelong resident of Leavenworth. She and Ron were owner/operators of Foster Cabinets for 48 years. She was an active member of the Midway Chapter of ABWA for over 30 years. Barbara loved her plants and flowers. She was an avid gardener which showed in the beautifully landscaped flower gardens at her home. She and Ron enjoyed fishing in their pond and had traveled extensively over the years.

Barbara is survived by her children, Linda Schlickelman and husband Danny, Terrie Foster-Mingo and husband Paris, and Mark Foster and companion Liz, all of Leavenworth; her brother Richard Rhudy (LHS Class of 1951) and his wife Dona Jean of Tennessee; 3 grandchildren, Danny, Tiffany, and Adrian; 8 great grandchildren and 9 nieces and nephews. Special recognition and thanks goes out to Anadell Potts, Ed Bergman Sr., Dan McClurg, and Mike and Denise Wilcox.
Per her wishes, she will be cremated. Visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 from 11 A.M. to 1P.M. with a memorial service to follow. In lieu of flowers the family requests you make contributions to the Midway Chapter ABWA Scholarship Fund or to Hospice of Leavenworth.