Quick Contact: Excelsior Springs 816-630-3388 Lawson 816-580-7704 Richmond 816-776-2255 Email Us! Sign Guest Book C. A. Foster Claude Arthur “C.A." Foster, 72, of Lawson, Mo., passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 at the North Kansas City Hospice House in North Kansas City, Mo. Born August 1, 1938 in Deepwater, Mo., he was the son of Claude Edward and Hazel L. (Ruth) Foster. On June 11, 1960 in Kansas City, Mo., he was married to Retta Ruth Martindale, who survives of the home, his wife of 50 years. Also surviving are one son, Stephen Foster and wife, Valerie, of Lawson, Mo.; three grandsons, Dakota Foster and Dalton Foster, both of Lawson, Mo., and Stephen Andreist of Cameron, Mo.; two brothers, Charles Foster of Independence, Mo., and Donald Foster of Kansas City, Kans.; two sisters, Linda Goens of Kansas City, Mo., and Carmelita Dugger of Brownsville, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Danny Foster on May 7, 2005; three brothers, John Foster, James Foster and Clifford Foster; and three sisters, Bette Pickering, Brenda Toothman and Claudette Foster. C.A. joined the Teamster’s Union in 1967 and worked for Wagner-Cartage Industries in Kansas City, Mo., until he retired in 1998. He was a member of the Teamster’s Union Local No. 41, Vice-President of the Teamster’s Retiree Club and enjoyed fishing, hunting, football, gardening and doing yard work. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Polley Funeral Home in Lawson, Mo. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Visitation is Friday, September 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Steve, Truly sorry to hear of your Father's passing. My prayers are with you and your family. Anita O'Dell/Templeton Well Brother, we will miss you, the members at the various meetings will miss you. Somehow, for not really wanting to get involved, one way or another, you became a great vice president. I am honored to serve with you. Regardless of anything you might have thought, the members in the building, the past and the currant staff, and executive board thought a lot of you. We will not forget you BROTHER TEAMSTER Charlene George Well, C. A. I miss seeing you when I drive up with the Chicken. You were always there to help. We tried to have Apple Pie and Chocolate for you. You will be missed. Your friend and Teamster Sister, Marian We are so sorry for your loss!!! Our prayers are with your family. Please keep the faith, & know that you are all in our thoughts, & prayers!!! Mark & Cathy Peoples Return to Top Services | Monuments | About Us | Directions | Contact Us | Shared Links | Home