In Memory OfArlen B. "Oop" Foster

November 30, 1940 - November 23, 2014

“Let me tell you folksWho have gathered here today

That I’m proud and thankful for a cowboyWho has just passed away

I know it’s hardBut, please don’t cry

Fer now he’s ridin’ Gods trailsHigh up in the sky

The hoss he’s ridin now Don’t spook, buck or kick

Fer God stables perfect horsesAnd now he has his pick

Lord, please forgive him of all his sinsFer he hasn’t been perfect

But I know that he who believes in YouForever wins!

He has lived a good lifeA cowboys dream come true

Thank You Lord,Fer now he’s ready to ride into eternity

Him, his horse, and You.”

-Justin Nightpipe-

In Memory OfArlen B. "Oop" Foster

November 30, 1940 - November 23, 2014

“Let me tell you folksWho have gathered here today

That I’m proud and thankful for a cowboyWho has just passed away

I know it’s hardBut, please don’t cry

Fer now he’s ridin’ Gods trailsHigh up in the sky

The hoss he’s ridin now Don’t spook, buck or kick

Fer God stables perfect horsesAnd now he has his pick

Lord, please forgive him of all his sinsFer he hasn’t been perfect

But I know that he who believes in YouForever wins!

He has lived a good lifeA cowboys dream come true

Thank You Lord,Fer now he’s ready to ride into eternity

Him, his horse, and You.”

-Justin Nightpipe-

Arlen Bruce Foster was born November 30, 1940, in Wall, South Dakota, the fourth of six children born to Leo and Murph Foster. He attended rural grade school and graduated from Wall High School in 1959. Arlen served in the Army National Guard for eight years, being honorably discharged in 1968.

Arlen spent the past 20 years in the Ft. Pierre area where he worked numerous jobs. He was well known and well liked for his humor and portrayal of holiday characters, whether it be birthday, New Years, Christmas, Easter, or 4th of July.

After his retirement, Arlen enjoyed woodworking projects.

Survivors include a son Todd Foster; a daughter Tonya Faig; sisters Barb Reoh and her husband Charlie of Rapid City, and Lynda Staikoff and her husband Ted of Black Hawk; a brother-in-law Kenny Parker of Pierre; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arlen was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Dixie Parker and Marsha Vaughn; and a brother Dennis Foster.

In Loving Memory of

Arlen B. “Oop” FosterFt. Pierre, South Dakota

Formerly of Wall, South Dakota

Born:November 30, 1940 in Wall, SD

Died:November 23, 2014 in Rapid City, SD

Age:73 Years, 11 Months, 24 Days

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICESFriday, November 28, 2014 - 10:00 a.m.

United Methodist ChurchWall, South Dakota

OFFICIANTTom Foster - Nephew

HONORARY PALLBEARERSAll Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT Wall Cemetery

Wall, South Dakota

Arlen Bruce Foster was born November 30, 1940, in Wall, South Dakota, the fourth of six children born to Leo and Murph Foster. He attended rural grade school and graduated from Wall High School in 1959. Arlen served in the Army National Guard for eight years, being honorably discharged in 1968.

Arlen spent the past 20 years in the Ft. Pierre area where he worked numerous jobs. He was well known and well liked for his humor and portrayal of holiday characters, whether it be birthday, New Years, Christmas, Easter, or 4th of July.

After his retirement, Arlen enjoyed woodworking projects.

Survivors include a son Todd Foster; a daughter Tonya Faig; sisters Barb Reoh and her husband Charlie of Rapid City, and Lynda Staikoff and her husband Ted of Black Hawk; a brother-in-law Kenny Parker of Pierre; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arlen was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Dixie Parker and Marsha Vaughn; and a brother Dennis Foster.

In Loving Memory of

Arlen B. “Oop” FosterFt. Pierre, South Dakota

Formerly of Wall, South Dakota

Born:November 30, 1940 in Wall, SD

Died:November 23, 2014 in Rapid City, SD

Age:73 Years, 11 Months, 24 Days

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICESFriday, November 28, 2014 - 10:00 a.m.

United Methodist ChurchWall, South Dakota

OFFICIANTTom Foster - Nephew

HONORARY PALLBEARERSAll Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT Wall Cemetery

Wall, South Dakota