Lonnie Foster passed away Aug. 18, 2025, and was born Aug. 7, 1933, to William and Bernice “Sally” Foster in Los Angeles, Calif.
Father, papa, friend and mentor, to players and students throughout his life. His passion was football, especially ASU and the Cardinals. He attended college at Eastern Arizona and Arizona State University. Throughout the years he also closely followed Arizona high school football, but especially the teams he formerly coached at Eloy-Santa Cruz Valley Union High School, Chandler High School, Westwood High School and his alma mater, Winslow High School. He was honored to be a member of the Arizona High School Coaches Hall of Fame and more recently the National High School Hall of Fame.
Coach Foster had infinite pride and devotion to his family and convinced them all to join him in the White Mountains, that he loved so much. He credited his beautiful life to God and was quick to say so.
Coach Foster is survived by his children, Dana Foster (James Simmonds) and Paul Foster; his four granddaughters, Brittany Maxwell, Corttany (Chris) Katje, Breanna Chamoff and Brooke (Ryan) Meek.
His is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Bill and his daughter-in-law, Jennifer Foster.
