Grandma Kathy

Kathleen Layne Foster(1940 - 2014)

On March 30, 2014 Kathy Foster was 73 years old when complications from a stroke took her from this life to join the angels awaiting her in heaven. She was born August 15, 1940 to Ben and Gwen Layne in Lewiston, Utah. Two years later they welcomed her brother, Jerry Layne into the family. 

At 12 years of age Kathy lost her father due to an automobile accident. She became very close to her Uncle Ken and Aunt Audene Porters' family who were strength to her during these difficult times. She spent many summers with them and will always be grateful for their care. After graduating from West High school in Salt Lake City, Utah, she attended BYU for a short time and then later graduated from beauty school. She married Davis Foster of Preston, Idaho on September 21, 1961 in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in Whitney, Idaho where they ran a dairy farm, and she did hair in their home while raising their family. Later on she worked as the office manager for Dr. Rodney Grover for many years. She continued to work in the medical field until she retired. In 1989 Kathy and Davis divorced and she lived in Logan, Utah for a few years and then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. She loved reading, painting, self-improvement, teaching, spending time with her close friends and most of all going to dinner with her friend Karen.

Kathy's greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Diamond (Bruce) of Providence, Utah, Todd Foster (Lisa) of Houston, Texas, Shane Foster (Carrie) of Afton, Wyoming and her niece Marlo Layne Vivenzio of Park City, Utah. She especially loved her grandchildren, Ashley (Tim), Andrew, Hunter, Shyla, Audrey, Jace, Tate, Josie, Samantha, Makell, Addison, and her great grandchildren Ian, Aaron, Ava and Trace. Kathy is loved and will be greatly missed. Kathy was preceded in death by her father Ben Layne, her mother Gwen Crossland, her brother Jerry Layne and her grand-daughter Reesie Foster.

The family would like to thank all the many friends, relatives and caregivers that were there to help her in her later years. According to Kathy's wishes a graveside service will be held in the summer where her ashes will be placed along with her brother's.