Lonnie Foster

Born August 7, 1933 to William and Bernice "Sally" Foster in Los Angeles, California.

Father, Papa, Friend and Mentor to players and students throughout his life. He was a

man who touched so many through his coaching and teaching career. His passion was

football, especially ASU and the Cardinals. He attended college at Eastern Arizona and

Arizona State University. Throughout the years he also closely followed Arizona High

School Football but especially the teams he formerly coached at Eloy-Santa Cruz Valley

Union High School, Chandler High School, Westwood High School and his Alma Mater,

Winslow High School. He was honored to be a member of the Arizona High School

Coaches Hall of Fame and more recently the National High School Hall of Fame. He

was always so proud of the accomplishments and successes of his former players

throughout their lives and careers.

Coach Foster had infinite pride and devotion to his family and convinced them all to

eventually join him in The White Mountains that he loved so much. He also loved

reminiscing about the glory days of his football career to anyone who would listen. He

credited his beautiful life to God and was quick to say so. He loved social gatherings

and travelling but even a short drive in the White Mountains gave him so much joy.

Coach Foster is survived by his children Dana Foster (James Simmonds) and Paul

Foster, his four granddaughters: Brittany Maxwell, Corttany (Chris) Katje, Breanna

Chamoff and Brooke (Ryan) Meek.

His is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Bill and his daughter-in-law, Jennifer

Foster.