Obituary of Karen E. Foster

Karen E. (Wheeler) Foster, 59, of Gloversville passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at her home after a brief illness. Born May 12, 1957 in East Greenbush, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ballard and Grace Riddle Wheeler. Karen was a graduate of Fulton-Montgomery Community College and was employed at Amsterdam Printing for over 17 years. She was an avid animal lover and especially loved her dogs. Karen also enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends. Karen leaves behind her beloved husband of 27 years Stephen M. Foster; daughter Nicole A. Williams (Ryan); sons Michael J. Foster (Angel) and Mark S. Foster (Beth); brother Keith D. Wheeler; sisters Brenda M. Iacocca (Ronald), Sharon L. Wheeler (Jennifer) and Jennifer O'Brien (Dave); grandchildren Brody, Brynn, Byron, Alex, Malisha, Ashlynn, Andrew, Hunter and Elise; great grandson Mikah; nephews Adam Decker, Jeremy Iacocca, David O'Brien and niece Meredith Iacocca. Karen is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. She is predeceased by her son Eric J. Foster. Calling hours to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will take place on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 4-7 P.M. at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont Street, Gloversville. A service to celebrate Karen's life will be held on Friday, April 28 11 A.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. RW Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Karen's memory to the Regional Animal Shelter, 117 W. Fulton Street, Gloversville, NY 12078 or to Search Team 5-1, P.O. Box 382, Johnstown, NY 12095. Arrangements have been entrusted to Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, Gloversville. Please visit the families online guest book to leave condolences and share memories at www.brbsfuneral.com