Wally was born on January 29, 1960, in Missoula, Montana. He was the eldest son of Wallace E. Foster, Sr. and Mitzie Rutledge. His love of travel and aerospace led him to Albuquerque where he worked for Goodrich Aerospace until a sudden illness shortened his life. He was often known as the “Go to Guy” by his peers.
He married his high school sweetheart, Lori, and together they raised three wonderful children, Jamie, Jennefer and Craig. He willingly shared with them his love for travel, camping, fishing, photography, music, billiards and bowling. He especially loved learning and sharing his know how with others.