John Thurman Foust's Obituary
John Thurman Foust was born October 14, 1915 to John Willard and Sarah Alice (Walker) Foust in Putnam Oklahoma and died April 15, 2013 in Sedan Kansas.
He was raised in Moline Kansas as a small child with his five sisters and four brothers, all of whom have passed before him. Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Mildred Mae (Hanlin) Foust of Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan Kansas, a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Ann and Roger Clark of Grand Island, Nebraska, a son John Wayne Foust of Hot Springs Village Arkansas, five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
He graduated from Phillips University in Enid Oklahoma in 1940 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was ordained at the University Place Christian Church in Enid, Oklahoma on May 22, 1940. He then received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt University in 1943.
He pastored many churches, including the Christian Church in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Christian Church in Dewey Oklahoma, Christian Church in Chanute Kansas, Central Park Christian Church in Topeka Kansas, Lubbock View Christian Church in Lubbock Texas, East Lincoln Christian Church in Lincoln Nebraska, Oaks Christian Church in Houston Texas and Trinity Christian Church in Houston Texas until 1985 when he and his wife retired and moved back to John's hometown of Moline Kansas where they renovated an old house into their home of 28 years.
John dedicated his life to the ministry and besides his treasured pastoral duties he ministered through his many talents. He was an avid reader and stayed abreast of current events in order to understand how scripture related to today's lifestyle. He was a carpenter and spent hundreds of hours perfecting his craft, creating beautiful inlaid tables and accessories from exotic woods. He enjoyed gardening and took great pride in maintaining and caring for his home.
He enjoyed family events and looked forward to the Foust Family Reunion every two years. A fun-lover, John enjoyed playing washers and dominoes, and he enjoyed singing and playing his harmonica.
John also gave to his community. He was instrumental in establishing the Moline Medical Center.
Memorial funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Moline Christian Church in Moline, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Moline Christian Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside – Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.
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