Rodger William Foster began his life on June 5, 1929 in Peace River, son of John and Mabel Foster. His sister Sheila was born four years later. It was in Peace River that Rodger’s parents learned Bible truths and were baptized as Jehovah’s Witnesses.

The family moved to Edmonton where they ran a small trucking company. Rodger was 14 when he was expelled from school for not saluting the flag (he would only worship God not his country). He then began driving truck making deliveries. Thus began his love of driving. Throughout his life he farmed and also drove school bus, gravel truck, and also sold vehicles at Vegreville Dodge, John Deere and Viking Ford. He would not wear a Dodge Hat or Jacket … only Ford or John Deere. He had his loyalties.

In 1951, he met and married Emily Kelm. They raised their four children on a farm near Bruce, AB. Throughout his life, Rodger and Emily taught their children Bible truths and endeavoured to live by them. Rodger would take every opportunity to tell his neighbours about the future hope of the earthly paradise and about his loving Creator, Jehovah.

Rodger had little in a material way but what he possessed he was willing to share with others. He was a character and could be dramatic at times but he had a good sense of humour and enjoyed joking with people. He was a self-sacrificing, faithful, loving man who truly cared about others and would do what he could to help them.

He is survived by his wife Emily; children Daniel (Laurie), Gary (Julianne), David (Crystal), Sharon (Tim); grandchildren Ryan, Justin, Chelsey (Nathan), Joshua, Brendan, Rebecca (Craig), Jonathan (Shawna), Markus (Marcy), Timothy, Thomas, Tanner (Melissa) and Tyler (Addriana); great-grandchildren Ethan, Rhodes, Gunner, Alexis, Emerson, Lukas and Owen.

Rodger was predeceased by his sister Sheila and his parents Mabel and John.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Holden Community Hall 4919 - 49 Avenue, Holden, AB.

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