Jean Foust

Jean Foust, 94, of Delphos, passed away Monday morning, February 1, 2016, at the Wyngate in Lima. Her Family.... She was born August 15, 1921 in Van Wert County to the late Thomas and Lela (Murphy) Robey. On January 1, 1948 she married George Blaine ‘Curley' Foust who preceded her in death February 2, 1987. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ellen (Brian) Smith of Tiffin; a brother, Paul ‘Pete' (Lucy) Robey of Yuma, Arizona; a sister-in-law, Reba Robey of Van Wert; and two grandsons, Tate R. Smith and Blaine A. Smith, both of Columbus. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, David ‘Dave' Robey and James ‘Jim' Robey; a sister, Mary Ellen Ashley; and a sister-in-law, Eileen Robey. Her Legacy.... Jean was a graduate of St. Joe's Hospital School of Nursing, Ft. Wayne. She was an Ensign Navy Nurse during WWII. After WWII, she was a registered nurse at Lima Memorial Hospital for many years. She was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Elida and also a member of the Van Wert Veterans of Foreign War. Her Farewell Services.... A funeral service for Jean will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, Rev. Bruce Tumblin will be officiating. Military rites will be by the Delphos Veteran's Council at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Weber Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's and ALS Association. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jean Foust please visit our Sympathy Store.

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