In Memory
Durward Sharp Foster Veteran
- Birth
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Nebraska, USA
- Death
- 2 Oct 2017 (aged 95)
- Burial
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Denver, City and County of Denver, Colorado, USA
- Plot
- Section 35, Site 203
Durward grew up in McCook, Nebraska graduating from McCook High School in 1939. He married Violet M. Davis (deceased) on May 31, 1942. He is survived by his daughters: Barbara (Foster) Peters, Strasburg, VA; Sue Ann (Foster) Tatum (deceased); Donna (Foster) Peterson, Littleton, CO; Mary (Foster) Johnson, Littleton, CO. Durward enjoyed seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. After graduating from high school, Durward enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific during WW II. He worked as a meat cutter and spent his free time gardening, raising award-winning roses; he was called "the great tomato man". He enjoyed creating handmade crafts and entertaining his family and friends by singing and playing guitar and harmonica. A service will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 1:15. Please arrive at staging area C 10-15 minutes prior to this time. Durward will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Published in Denver Post on Oct. 8, 2017
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