Sarah H. Foster

Sarah Hook Foster, “Sally” to all who knew and loved her, died peacefully July 29, 2007 after a long and courageous battle. She was a resident of William Hill Manor, formerly of St. Michaels, MD and Summit, NJ. Born in Baltimore on Aug 11, 1924, she was the daughter of Delmar Henderson Hook and Charles Wallace Hook. She attended school in Baltimore, graduating from Eastern High School and Baltimore Business College. She was married to Arthur Gordon Foster, also of Baltimore, for forty seven years until his death in 1990. The Fosters spent many happy summers at their St. Michaels home with their children and grandchildren. Sally was a communicant of Christ Episcopal Church in St. Michaels. She was an active member of Chapter AH of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and the Eastern Shore P.E.O. Group. P.E.O. is an international organization supporting education for women. Sally celebrated her Scottish heritage as a member of the St. Andrews Society of the Eastern Shore, and delighted in playing golf with Talbot Country Club’s 18 Hole Women’s group. Before the onset of her illness she worked as a volunteer in the gift shop of Easton Memorial Hospital. She was also a member of the Miles River Yacht Club. Sally loved unconditionally, gave generously, and cared deeply for all around her. She was the picture of class, conducting herself with an elegance and grace that did not waver even as her final days approached. She had a wide and varied collection of hobbies and talents, including painting, needlework, reading and puzzles. She had a particular penchant for gardening, a testament to her nurturing nature. Sally’s outlook on life was simple; never take anything for granted, and always be true to yourself. Two valuable lessons that she has passed on to generations, and that will continue to be passed on in her name for generations to come. Sally is survived by two sons, Arthur Gordon Foster, Jr. of Denver, Colorado, and Bruce Gambrill Foster of Leysin, Switzerland; a daughter, Joan Foster Schneider of St. Michaels, Maryland; six grandchildren, Robert Foster, Jennifer Fernandez, Sarah Schneider, Will Schneider, Gambrill Foster and James Foster; and one great-grandchild, Robert Arthur Foster, a.k.a. “Rocky”. She is also survived by her sister, Lucille Simmons, and two brothers, John Hook and Richard Hook, all of Baltimore; her sister-in-law Perry Foster of Oxford, Maryland; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 6, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Christ Episcopal Church, St. Michaels. Contributions in memory of Sally maybe made to the charitable organization having most meaning to you. Arrangements are by Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., Easton, MD.