Travis Foster

TRAVIS FOSTER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- We were all grateful for the blessing of the birth of an extraordinary baby boy on November 21, 1987, Travis Gary Foster, son of Mark Edward Foster and Linda Michelle Castro Foster. Travis was called by our Heavenly Father on January 18, 2010. As a child, Travis attended Tiebreaker Elementary School and Rigby Junior High School, progressing on to Rigby High School. He graduated from Westview High School. Travis exhibited many wonderful traits. He moved pipe for Austin Clements, he also worked for Northwest Cosmetics and HK Contractors. Travis loved life and had many various interests. He enjoyed snowboarding, fishing, playing video games (his favorite game was Zelda). If you needed to find Travis he would be listening to his IPOD or texting a friend on his cell phone. Travis spent a lot of his time with “G-Ma” Foster, Aunt Julie, Uncle Brad and Chev “Stevie.” He leaves behind his parents, Mark Foster of Idaho Falls, Linda Foster of Ririe, three brothers, Randy Castro and Dustin Foster of Idaho Falls, and Dylan Foster of Phoenix, Arizona; his Uncle Brad and Aunt Kris, Niece, Stevie, Uncle Gary and Aunt Carol of Eureka, CA; Nieces Shawnie and Nicole, and Nephew Garrett, Uncle James and Aunt Elisha Foster of Idaho Falls, Nephews, J. R., Billy, Cody and Austin and his favorite Aunt Julie Foster Hyde of Idaho Falls, and best friend and fiancee Amy Mandel; grandparents, Marrian Foster and Richard Bird, Marie and Paul Castro, Uncle Sam Castro and Paul Castro, Eric Castro and Aunt Cindy Johnson. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gary Carlton Foster, an uncle, Gerry Scot Hyde, and a cousin, Robert Watkins. A Celebration of Life in Travis’ honor will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2010, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Darren & Kelli Aders kelli@pfamail.com Mark, We are stunned and saddened by the news of Travis's passing. We want to express our sorrow for you and your family. Please know that we're praying for you, for peace and comfort as you endure this overwhelming heartache. If there is any way we can ease the burdens you're facing please let us know. Darren loves your boys as he loves you! Most sincerely, Darren and Kelli Aders Brad Nelson martine974432@cableone.net We are sorry to hear you lost your boy. Brad Nelson and Family Brad & Elena Madison & Axel Ashbocker Linda, We were blessed to have Travis in our lives when he was in Jr. High in Rigby. He was friends with our son Axel and we truly enjoyed him. We have fond memories of Travis as an outgoing, very personable, and funny young man. We enjoyed taking him waterskiing with us up to the lake. He was so fun to be around. We are so saddened by his passing and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Bryon and Lisa Moore Linda & Vernon, We were sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Brooke Vaquera (Goddard) brookegoddard@hotmail.com I just want to tell you that I'm sorry for your loss. Travis and I hung out a bunch our junior and senior year and we would always hang out and joke around with Mark. The family is in my prayers. Connie Powell palmerpowell@msn.com A bright light went out in this world when Travis left us...he was charming, funny, and sometimes a pain in the butt, but loved by everyone who had the good fortune to know him. I'm so sorry for your loss. The world seems a little sadder without him. Rod & Andrea Aders Travis Gary Foster Wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts during your time of sorrow. Terry Holverson Simonsen terry1657@yahoo.com Mark. You are in my prayers and I am so sorry for your loss. Ryan and Mandi Cook idtdracer@gmail.com Mark-I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart aches for you. You are in my prayers. Laura Clifford Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in Autumn's and my prayers. Try to comfort yourselves that he is in a better place. Randy McCallon I send my condolences even though I am far away I can feel the loss. Travis was a good young man and always made me smile. He will be missed. Jeff and Tammy Foster megan01@onewest.net Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of Travis. Although we have never met, we are related through Gary, any loss of family is tragic and we are very sorry for your loss. The Foster family in Jerome Rhonda Silvery mrsilvery@comcast.net Mark & Linda: I am so sorry that you and your family are having to experience the loss of such a wonderful young man. I know your pain all too well. Travis and Robert will find each other and be together until we can be with them again. I am wishing that your family finds some kind of peace with this, but know it doesn't come overnight and your pain is real. Know it's okay to miss him, know no one can say any of the right words to take away your loss. Know there are others who have walked this path of the loss of a young one and have made it through, that's what keeps me going. Also know Mark I love you and your boys. I will always be here if you need me.