Obituary of Doris Foss

Doris Helen Foss of Camrose passed away on the morning of January 4th, 2016 at the age of 93. Doris was born on February 26th, 1922 to Mable and Charles Fergstad of Round Hill, Alberta. Her growing up years were shared with her older siblings Marie and Charlie on a farm just outside of Round Hill. Doris was very athletic, qualifying for Track and Field Provincials in Calgary, AB at age 17. She was an avid Ball Player and baseball and hockey were her favourite TV shows in later years. In 1942 Doris married Casper Foss, also of Round Hill. Casper was in the Air Force at the time so the next three years found them moving a great deal. In 1944 they had their first child Richard (Dick) and in 1947, Linda and 1951, Avis. After the war they returned to Round Hill and in 1950 moved to Camrose where they lived until 1963 when they moved to a farm two miles south of Camrose. After Casper's passing Doris moved back to Camrose. Doris loved sewing, crafts, gardening, and games of all kinds especially cards. She was also a very talented cake decorator and in later years took a course and became even more amazing at her hobby, which all her family and friends benefited from. She was a much loved wife, wonderful mother and adored grandmother and her humour and good nature will be remembered by all who knew her. Doris was predeceased by her husband Casper, her son Dick, grandson Craig, great-grandson Joshua, sister Marie, and brother Charlie. She leaves to mourn her daughters Linda (Rick), Avis (John) and daughter-in-law Diana, eight grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren and extended family and friends. The family would like to thank Pine Cottage staff and nurses for their wonderful care and an especially warm thank you to Mom's care giver, Connie Christiansen, "her fourth daughter". A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Alberta cancer foundation or the charity of one's choice.