Karen Sue (Tucker) Foster

Karen Sue Foster

October 24, 1953 – June 7, 2024

Karen Sue Foster was born October 24, 1953 in Grants Pass, Oregon, to Bob and Berta Tucker. The second born of four siblings, Kari Sue ( her childhood nickname ) enjoyed a happy and full childhood. She met and married the love of her life in 1974, Dave Foster. They raised their two girls, Nichole and Kristine, in Oregon, starting in the Klamath Falls area, moving to the Medford area, and finally settling in the Coos Bay area.

Karen was a kind and gentle soul, loved by those who were fortunate to make her acquaintance. As a young mother, she spent days with her girls, playing and learning. As the girls got into school, Karen held several jobs, but some of note were at the Butte Falls School District, CBSI, Boys & Girls Club ( in the initial years of facility construction ) and at SWOCC. She was never one to shy away from a challenge and approached opportunities with excitement and drive.

She had a green thumb and her yard and houseplants regularly rewarded her with spectacular displays of beauty. Her best days were spent in her yard, digging in the dirt and working with her plants. The family never was without a dog and each one found a special place in Karen’s heart, ultimately making each of those family dogs Karen’s.

Karen was blessed with four grandchildren; Ashley, Megan, Tristen and Renee. They were the light of her life and she devoted many days caring for them as small children. She was always supportive of their activities and always made it a priority to attend as many school and sporting events as she could. She was always good for silliness and laughter, playing games, listening to music and dancing.

Karen truly shined as a follower in Christ. She was a strong believer and enjoyed the fellowship of her church family. Karen and Dave attended Shoreline Community Church in North Bend. Her joy in the Lord found her helping in every aspect of the church family and Sunday services that she could. She loved country gospel and took every opportunity to enjoy church concerts. Music touched her heart.

Karen is survived by her husband, Dave Foster and daughters and their families, Nichole Rutherford ( Wyatt, Ashley and Megan ) and Kristine Anderson ( Troy, Tristen and Renee ), along with her mother Roberta Tucker, brother Ken Tucker, and sister Carol Davis.

Karen was preceded in death by her father, Bob Tucker and her sister, Sharon Baird. We are deeply grieving this loss, our only condolence is that Karen is at home with her Heavenly Father, free from the constraints of her worldly body.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark Street in North Bend. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a contribution to the Pacific Pregnancy Clinic, 1250 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, which was an organization near and dear to Karen.

 Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com and www.theworldlink.com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

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