Jesse Ellis Foster passed away on July 22, 2022, at Summit Pacific Hospital in Elma, Washington.

Jess was born to Jesse E. Foster and Lourine Barbara (Ehrgot) Foster on Nov. 16, 1938, at home in Snohomish County, Washington.

He is preceded in death by his parents, eight siblings, stepdaughter Betty and his granddaughter Dani Foster.

At the time of his passing he was surrounded by his wife Cheryl and his children.

He is survived by his wife Cheryl, his brother James Foster of Waterford, California; his sons Butch (Jesse) and his wife Karla, Mark and his wife Teresa, Jeffrey and his wife Cheryl, daughter Shelly and her husband Allen, stepson Michael Morrow and his wife Vikki, numerous grandkids and lots of great-grandkids.

Jess started his career as a log truck driver with DeYoung Trucking working for several other trucking companies throughout his employment. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his great laugh.

There will be a service on Saturday Sept. 3rd. 2022, at the Catholic Cemetery in Elma, Washington on Newman Creek Road at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at the Elma Eagles Club.