Paul H. Foster, 81, of East Otto, formerly of Perrysburg, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at Absolut of Salamanca. He was born April 25, 1935 in Gowanda, the son of the late Harvey and Mary (Crouse) Foster.
Mr. Foster was married to the former Francine Allport, who survives.
He was employed for over 40 years at the Gowanda Psychiatric Center as a therapy aide. He also drove a school bus for Gowanda Central School District for 30 years.
He was an avid hunter and enjoyed raising and showing Percheron Horses all over the country. He was a member of the Collins Draft Horse Club, Possum Lodge, a few snowmobile clubs and the Chautauqua Antique Tractor Association.
Besides his loving wife, he is survived by a son, Robert (Terri) Foster of Springville; two daughters, Laurie (Aaron) Jordan of Redlands, CA and Judith (Scott) White of Springville; two stepsons, Jeff Huch of Buffalo and Jon Huch of East Otto; and five grandchildren, Jessica, Juliana, Jaime, Matthew and Boomer. Also surviving is a brother, Duane (Janice) Foster and a nephew, Aaron Foster, both of Perrysburg.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Jolls Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the East Otto Volunteer Fire Department.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 105 East Main Street in Gowanda.
Obituary from the Observer
