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
Donna Howell says:
April 20, 2010
My friend Diane Marx has a daughter with Rett Syndrome, so I have a special place in my heart for all the girls affected by this horrible syndrome. It is so frightening because so many of the girls have passed away recently. I send my love and prayers for your family. Donna Howell
Jamie Michalski says:
April 20, 2010
Our thoughts are with you and your family as you share this news. Our condolences=
Kevin & Michelle Mooney says:
April 20, 2010
Dear Suzie, Ralph and Nicole,
For 25 years we have known your family. We have watched as you have provided unconditional love and compassion for your daughters and Nicole, for your sisters. For beautiful Natalie, her eyes were always smiling.
Our thoughts and prayers,
The Mooney family
Marie and Bill Hyland says:
April 20, 2010
You gave your dear Natalie a wonderful life filled with love. That is so much more than many others ever have or ever will have. We know she is at peace now.
Nancy Taylor says:
April 20, 2010
My daughter Layla and I are very new to the Rett Syndrome Foundation, but we had the opportunity to meet with Natalie on one of there events. Natalie will be truly missed. She had so much energy and filled with laughter. My daughter was diagnoised with Rett back when she was 2 years old. Layla will be 4 years old this May. Our hearts are with you and Natalie.