Montesano resident Jerry “Big Jer” Foster passed away at home on December 24, 2012. He was 62. Jerry was born in Aberdeen on August 6, 1950 to Richard and Lillie (Lott) Foster. He graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1969. Jerry was then drafted into the U.S. Army in April 1970 and served until 1972.
On January 25, 1972, Jerry married Linda Fenton in Aberdeen. She survives him at the family home. He worked for Weyerhaeuser for 28 years.