Charles Eldred Foster passed away peacefully in his home on January 25, 2015. He will be remembered for his incredible singing voice, wonderful smile, passion for life, and his deep abiding faith and love for his family. Everyone he ever knew or met was considered a friend.
Charles (Chuck) was the youngest of six children; three older brothers and two sisters. His parents were Joseph D. Foster and Theresa Knell Foster. Chuck was born on September 16, 1925 in Cedar City, Utah, where he was raised and eventually graduated from the Branch Agricultural College (BAC) with honors in Pre-dentistry. Chuck enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp in November 1943, and met his sweet wife, Alice Trussel, at a USO dance in Sacramento, California. The couple married on May 18, 1946, in the St. George LDS Temple. Alice preceded Chuck in death in 2010.
Chuck attended Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, from 1948-1952, with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and practiced dentistry in Salt Lake City, Utah for 39 years. Upon retiring from active dentistry, Chuck then worked as a Coordinator for the Utah Dental Association conventions where he retired in February 2013. He held numerous positions in Dentistry including President of the Utah Dental Association, President of the Salt Lake District Dental Society, Chairman of the Board of the Council On Bylaws and Judicial Affairs and Member of the House of Delegates for the American Dental Association. He also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International College of Dentists. .
Chuck is known for his love of the mountains and served in all leadership positions for the Weber Meadowview Ranch Association, Wilde Ditch Irrigation Association, and Upper Weber Canyon Home Owners Association since 1968.
As an active member of the LDS Church, Chuck held many positions of responsibility, but undoubtedly cherished his time serving as a member of the Tabernacle Choir for 20 years. His love for music was shared with many through church, weddings, talent shows, musicals, and funerals. Chuck was also a member of the Ambassador Quartet which won numerous talent competitions. His musical artistry will be remembered fondly by all who heard him sing.
Chuck is survived by his children; Christine (David Granere), Kenneth (Susan), Brian (Deanne), 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Michael (Kim) and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the Salt Lake Mt. Olympus Stake Center, 4176 So Adonis Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah 84117, at 12:00 noon. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friends may call Friday evening at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah 84092, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. Condolences may be made to www.larkincares.com
