Natalie Marie Foster
September 16, 1983 - April 13, 2010
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Natalie Marie Foster
September 16, 1983 - April 13, 2010
Obituary
Natalie Marie Foster was born in Riverside California September 16, 1983. She died on April 13th, 2010 at home in San Clemente surrounded by her family.
Natalie was the baby of three girls and was stricken with Rett Syndrome a severe neurologic disease that affects girls both mentally and physically. She bravely fought for 26 years, which was more than predicted for her life. Natalie through it all was always a happy, congenial girl and for most of her life wore a big smile. She attended school and graduated from Tesoro High School special education program.
Although Natalie never spoke a word and spent the last 12 years of her life in a wheelchair, she had a lasting impact on all who knew her and left a special mark on this world.
She was the light of her family’s life and will forever be missed.
She was preceded in death by her older sister Christina who also died of complications of Rett Syndrome in December of 2000.
Natalie is survived by her mom Susan Foster, dad Ralph Foster, big sister Nicole Carlson, brother-in-law Craig Carlson, and niece Chloe Carlson.
Fly away our sweet angel, be with your sister free at last in a place free of pain, free to walk and run, free to talk to your hearts desire. We will miss you with all our hearts but we know that you are finally free at last in a place more beautiful than we can imagine.
Forever loved,
Mom, Dad, Nicole, Craig and Chloe
79 responses to Natalie Marie Foster
Trish Bogdanski says:
April 19, 2010
Dear Family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of your dear Natalie Marie. I am in awe of the wonderful parents you both were to both of your girls. You truly are an inspiration to other families. It warmed my heart to read Natalie’s obit. She is now free to run and talk and play with her sister. Know that you are never far from my thoughts and prayers. I only hope you can find the peace and comfort that only God can provide. I love all of you very much. Love and prayers, Trish
Barb and Bill Gaita says:
April 20, 2010
Nat is with Christina, and they are now complete, We loved all the Fosters the day we met you. We have always felt your faith and strength and know it will comfort you now.
Sending our love,
Christine Zeroogian says:
April 20, 2010
Ralph,and Suzie,
I wanted to offer my deepest condolences to you with the loss of Your Beautiful Nat! I feel so blessed in my life to not only have known her and her beautiful sister Christina, but to care for both of them. They taught me so much about how to love without conditions, they are inspiring to my soul. I hope as you go on your hearts will heal, but will never be empty, for they are always apart of everyone who came to know them. Thank you for that gift im my life. God Bless you all in your tme of sorrow!
All My love
Christine
Chuck Mallory says:
April 20, 2010
Ralph and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Diane Singletary says:
April 20, 2010
Dear Foster Family,
As another parent of a daughter with Rett Ashley 10.11 I want to send my deep sorrow at you loss of Natalie and you other daughter too. I love my daughter so much and we always ask out shelfs why did this happen? Take heart your daughter will no longer be imprisioned in her body. Remember the beauty and innocence in her eyes and unconditional love. Know she does not want you to be sad. Natalie will be with you always. Believe for generations that your family will have health and happiness.
Regards from the Heart
The Singletary