Paul M. Foster

Paul M. Foster, 77, of Lowpoint, IL passed away at 3:55 pm on Friday, May 26, 2017 at his residence in Lowpoint. He was born on August 26, 1939 at home in Lowpoint, IL to Robert H. and Mildred M. (McKittrick) Foster. He married E. Jane Hewes on April 29, 1962 in Washington, IL. She survives. Also surviving are sister Suellen (the late Gerald) Sheets of Lowpoint; brother Philip (Jan) Foster of Lowpoint; four nephews and one niece; one great-niece and one great-nephew; and one great-great-niece and two great-great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Stephen B. Foster, and brother Norman R. Foster. Paul was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in 1962-1963. He worked at Caterpillar in Morton, IL in parts distribution for 37 years, retiring in 2003. He attended Washington Christian Church in Washington, IL and Washburn Christian Church in Washburn, IL. Paul enjoyed golfing and watching football and was an avid Chicago Bears fan. Cremation rites have been accorded. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel in Metamora with Reverend Robert DeBolt officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to OSF Hospice Service, 2265 West Altorfer Drive, Peoria, IL 61615. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.