Kathleen M. “Kate” Foster age 76 of Clinton, passed away Monday April 28, 2025 at her home. Kate has donated her body to the University of Iowa Anatomy Department and a Memorial Luncheon will take place at the Eagle Point Lodge on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 11am – 2pm. At noon, Pastor Michael from Journey Church will begin a service of sharing and remembrance, followed by the opportunity for loved ones to share memories and stories of Kate. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Kate was born on August 30, 1948 to David and Mary (Zastrow) Williams in Clinton. Kate married John Foster on October 11, 1980 in Sabula, IA. Kate was a woman of deep faith and a joyful spirit. She loved her church family and spent many fulfilling hours in bible study, finding comfort and strength in her faith and those around her. She had a passion for thrift shopping and got joy from the discoveries she made and finding a place for them in her home. Kate had a special gift for making every holiday feel magical with her flair for decorating and she delighted in sitting quietly among her flowers, enjoying the beauty and serenity of nature. Above all, Kate was kind, compassionate and generous. She loved spending time with her friends and family and doting on her grandchildren. She had a warm spirit and her gentle presence and caring heart will be deeply missed by those fortunate enough to have been a part of her life.
Kate is survived by a daughter, Sarah (Jacob) Eades of Marion and a son Matthew Bach; 4 grandchildren, Kane, Rucker, Riley & Breanna; 2 sisters, Carol Still of Clinton and Mary Williams of Tennessee and a brother, Bill (Anja) Williams of Des Moines. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John, 2 brothers Tom and Dave and a sister, Caren.
Kate and I worked together as waitresses back in the late 70’s. Kate had a way of making you feel special when you were with her, she was kind, caring and just fun to be with. As life goes we lost touch when I moved to NM, I thought of her and John often through the years. My condolences to Kate’s family and friends.
She was a good woman that we got to know at church.
Katie was real and transparent in her walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. She was quick to admit and confess sin. She loved her family deeply but lamented she failed in maintaining the relationships. Relationships she so deeply wanted. I so appreciated her sweet spirit and her heart for others and our Savior. I miss her.