Inge A. Foss, 89, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Home Place Special Care in Burlington, Washington.
He was born on May 21, 1922 in Rissa, Norway. He was raised in Norway until the age of 15 when he moved to Clear Lake, Washington.
Inge joined the U.S. Army in 1942 being assigned to the 99th Infantry Bat. Sep. Co. D and served in many major European Battles.
He met Hannah Bakken, and they were married in Havre, Montana in 1948 and they made their home in Skagit County where they started their family. Inge worked in the timber industry for several years. Later, he worked in the Machinist & Aerospace Union for 35 years; retiring from Skagit/Bendix in 1983.
He was a lifetime member of the George Baldridge Post #43, American Legion. He was a member of the V.F.W., the Eagles, the Sons of Norway, the Wildcat Steelhead Club and the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He also helped his community as a member of the Senior Crime Watch.
Inge enjoyed the outdoors, going hunting and fishing; also entertaining his grandchildren with his singing, dancing, and treats.
Inge is survived by his children, John Foss and his wife Katie of Chehalis, Washington, Gary Foss, and Linda Clevish and her husband Lee of Sedro-Woolley, Washington and Rick Foss of Burlington, Washington; nine grandchildren and three great-grandcildren; a special friend, Bernice Stendal of Mount Vernon, Washington and numerous loving family members both here and overseas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Hannah in 1989, a brother, and a sister.
Memorials are suggested to the George Baldridge Post #43, American Legion in Sedro-Woolley to honor veterans both past and present.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Walt Rice officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery. A time of visitation will be available from 9 to 5 Wednesday and Thursday and before the service on Friday, at Lemley Chapel.
Prayers are with all ,, . He will be missed and everytime i drive by your house , dad (Norm Scott) would always say” i wonder how Inge is doing?” So i was so glad i saw Linda one day and found out where he was, And more so when i was able to take dad to see him. They had a great time talking about their hunting trips.. and when his sight was failing him he always knew who i was …. God Bless and Be thankful for all he has givin us all …. Norn Scott and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, John, Gary, Linda, Rick, and families! Inge and my father Esben were the best of friends until my fathers passing several years ago. Have many good memories of Inge and he will be missed by anyone who knew him. May the good Lord bless you and keep you.
The Hansen Family
Thinking of all of you at this sad time. The world was a better place with Ing in it and this friendly, loving, fun ,polite man cared for his family more than life itself. He has left so many friends who will always remember his smile and regard for all the people he came across . Our sincere sympathy, The family of Bernice Stendal
The passing of my old friend, co worker and fishing partner deeply saddens me. My condolences to all of the family
Rick, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.