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My father's email handle was cutterspal. Cutter was his golden labrador that he was very fond of. I often wondered at the creativity and purpose of his choice.

If you're reading this message in a timely fashion, odds are very good that I know you're there for me and have appreciated your specific friendship in the past few days. I am extremely grateful for the support I've received over these days, and I have new appreciation for the blessed life and friendships I have enjoyed these thiry-eight years. Thank you.

BRYAN KENNETH FOSTER

FOSTER, Bryan Kenneth, 57, of Longmont, CO died June 1, 2009 in rural Jefferson County, CO.

Bryan was born October 9, 1951 in Bassett, NE to Kenneth Clayton and Clovis Oleta (Barron) Foster. Following his high school graduation he attended the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley on a baseball scholarship where he also played basketball. He was later drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals baseball organization and played in their farm system.

Bryan married Kari Oleson on Sept 1, 1970 in Dickinson, ND. They had two children, Todd and Kristin.

In 1994, Bryan met Bernadine Archuleta Pierce and together with her three daughters, Karissa, Katrina, and Kellsie, built their life in Durango and Longmont, Colorado.

As a young professional, Bryan worked in the investment industry focusing on wealth management. He managed Paine Webber offices in both Des Moines, Iowa and later in Oklahoma City before moving to Colorado. His most recent endeavor was in real estate. He attended both Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette and New Creation Church in Longmont.

Bryan enjoyed a love and interest for horses from a young age. He most recently invested in cutting horses and competed at the amateur level. He also had great passion for ranching, baseball, and golf.

Bryan was preceded in death by his father in 1995 and one sister, Joyce Heiser, in 2005.

Bryan is survived by his mother, Clovis Cameron, stepfather, Dave Cameron, and stepmother, Helen Foster all of Ainsworth, NE, his life partner Bernadine Pierce of Longmont, CO his son Todd Foster and wife Libby of Boston, MA, daughters; Kristin Martindale and husband Garret of Oakland, CA, Karissa Pierce, Katrina Pierce, and Kellsie Pierce of Longmont, CO. Also surviving are his sisters Gae Foster of Albuquerque, NM and Judy Jones and husband Roger of Georgetown, TX as well as four grandchildren: Luke Kenneth Foster, Ben Charles Foster, Madeline Ava Martindale, and James Clayton Foster.

Viewing on Monday, June 8th, 2009 from 4-7pm at Howe Morturary in Longmont, CO.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 11th at 10:30am in Ainsworth, NE, with interment in the Ainsworth Cemetery.

A memorial account has been established for benefit of the family at Wells Fargo:

Cutter's Pal Memorial Account
The account number is 2375280506 and the routing number is 121042882.

Or checks can be mailed to:
Wells Fargo Bank Third Party Deposit
PO Box 5629
Portland, OR 97228-5629

Please make sure the Memorial Name and account number are clearly referenced on the check.

Additional info may be found at http://obit.howemortuary.com/obitdisplay.html?id=678166&listing=Current