Russell Foust

Russell James Foust, 67, beloved husband and father, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011.  Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 6 with services immediately following at Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64155.Russ was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on August 24, 1943 and raised in Houston, Texas.  He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran, serving on the USS Cabildo LSD-16 from 1962 to 1967.  Russ loved his Navy reunions and kept in touch with many of his shipmates. After his Navy service, Russ worked for Braniff Airlines  from 1967 until 1982 and then retired from Yellow-Roadway Corporation. He enjoyed computer gaming, fishing and was an avid Chiefs and Royals fan.  Russ was an amazing person; described by all as the "sweetest guy." He loved his family and friends and was an amazing father, husband, brother, and friend.  In November he celebrated his 41st wedding anniversary with the love of his life, Gale.  He is survived by his wife Gale, daughter Kimberly, brother Bob Lewis (Darla), sister Martie Kernodle (Jon), brother-in-law Gary Wondra (Colleen) and many nieces and nephews. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.mountmoriahterracepark.com.  Contributions can be made to the Midwest Transplant Network; 1900 W. 47th Place; Westwood, KS 66205Arrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home; 801 NW 108th St; Kansas City, MO. (816) 734-5500

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