Dorothy V. Foster, 97, of Eureka, Illinois, formerly of Clarion, Iowa, East Moline, and Washington, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, August 13th, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka. She was born March 15, 1919, in rural Hamilton County, Iowa, to William C. and Edith (Schmidt) Kennedy. She married Ralph E. Doty on November 30, 1939, and later married Clarence H. (Jack) Foster, February 11, 1967, in Moline, Illinois. He proceeded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents and two brothers: Ronald and James Kennedy, and three sisters: Ramona Williams, Deloris Oxley, and Shirley Scott. She is survived by three sons, Gary L. (Mardel), Bartlett, Illinois, Daniel D. (Beverly), Eureka, Illinois, and Rodger E. (Judy) Doty, Sonoma, California, and two sisters, Iris Bagnard and Zola (David) Kinnick. Dorothy is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She will be remembered for her sweet positive nature, acceptance of others, and the beautifully crafted designer dolls she crocheted for her sisters, and for all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dorothy also crafted many beautiful quilts for family members, and cross stitched, knitted, crocheted, and did crewel. She was a lifelong Christian who taught Vacation Bible School, and helped start a new congregation while a teen. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Clarion, Iowa, for many years, and for the last 49 years was a member of the First Baptist Church in Moline, Illinois, where she faithfully attended Bible study, and served the congregation in other ways as health issues permitted. A funeral service will be held for Dorothy at the First Baptist Church in Moline, Illinois, on 11:30 AM on Saturday, August 20, 2016, with Pastor David Kinnick officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Moline or Crossroads United Methodist Church, Washington, IL. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka for the great care they provided to Dorothy in her final days with us.

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