Donavon Foss

11/06/1951 — 07/10/2015

From Benton City, WA | Born in Richland, WA

Donavon Foss

 Donavon A. (Don) Foss was born in Richland, Washington on November 6th, 1951 to James A. & Adelaid I. Foss. He passed away surrounded by friends and family on July 10th, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. He was the third of four boys. At an early age he demonstrated a love and ability for sports, especially baseball. He graduated from Columbia High School (Richland High) in 1970 after demonstrating significant achievement in football, basketball and baseball. He received scholarships for baseball at both CBC and Spokane Falls Community College.

Don became a Nuclear Safety Analyst and worked in Colorado, Georgia and returned to Richland in 1995 to work in the Nuclear Power Industry. He has two children Becki D. Dobie and Donavon D. Foss and married Marcia Lucas in 1991.

An avid outdoorsman, Don loved to hunt and fish. He loved his family and spending time with his friends as well as being an avid Seahawks fan.

Don is survived by his wife of 24 years, Marcia Foss; daughter, Becki D. Dobie of Richland, WA; son, Donavon D. Foss (Jessica) Palmyra, VA; stepsons, Dustin A. Franz (Kara) Richland, WA and Jason R. Franz (Tresa) Kennewick, WA. He is also survived two brothers, Fred J. Foss Spokane, WA, and Michael W. Foss Des Moines, IA., and four grandchildren, Drake and Allie Franz and Braedon and Eli Dobie.

He is predeceased by his parents James and Adelaid Foss and brother, Edward M. Foss.

A memorial service will be held today, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 11:00am at the Richland Lutheran Church.
    
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice at The Chaplaincy.

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  • Donavan, sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    What a great blessing for him and you to share so much time together in recent months. Cherish all the great times and stories. Write them down for a smile or two for down the road.
    Love, Todd, Jorielle and Isabetta

    The Finney's
    July 13, 2015
    Camillus, NY
  • It has been a long time since I saw cousin Donovan, all my love to all.
    Cathy

    Cathy A. Fank
    July 13, 2015
    Superior, WI
  • Donavan, sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    What a great blessing for him and you to share so much time together in recent months. Cherish all the great times and stories. Write them down for a smile or two for down the road.
    Love, Todd, Jorielle and Isabetta

    The Finney's
    July 13, 2015
    Camillus, NY
  • It has been a long time since I saw cousin Donovan, all my love to all.
    Cathy

    Cathy A. Fank
    July 13, 2015
    Superior, WI
  • So sorry to hear about Don. He was a great guy. My prayers are with your family in this difficult time.

    Becky Stocker Adams
    July 13, 2015
    Richland, WA
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