Obituary WASHINGTON - Wilmer G. "Bill" Foster, 72, of Washington, IL died at 11:30 pm Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Born on June 20, 1936 in Peoria, IL to Harold and Ann Boice Foster, he married Beverly J. Stein on November 3, 1957 in Washington. She preceded him in death on August 19, 1976. Surviving are 5 daughters, Susan Foster of Washington, Shari (Mark) Martinez of Champaign, Shelly (Dave) Wright of Eureka, Mindy (Scott) Riden of Good Hope, and Beth (Allen) Hattan of Lacon, 1 son, Steve (Dawn) Foster of Washington, 14 grandchildren, Katelynn Martinez, Taylor Martinez, Bradley Wright, Brooke Wright, Bryce Wright, Emily Foster, Monica Foster, Kassidy Foster, Robert Izaguirre, Benjamin Izaguirre, Kaleigh Gasperi, Syndney Riden, Allie Hattan, Brady Hattan, and 1 great-grandchild, Landin Wright. Also surviving are 2 sisters, Mary Eakle and Helen (Russ) Becker both of Washington, 2 brothers, John (Sharon) Foster and Fred Foster, both of Washington, 2 sister-in-laws, Sharon (Ernie) Phillips of Morton and Diane Stein of Washburn, and his mother-in-law Bethal Stein of Washington, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents. Bill was a lifelong farmer in the Washington area. He also was a truck driver for Zehr Bros. Trucking and Fort Transfer, both in Morton, Bahler Trucking in Fairbury, Wright Trucking in Washington, and most recently for Washington Township. He spent many years raising and showing show horses throughout Illinois. He was a member of the Teamsters #627, the Palomino Horse Breeders Association, the American Paint Horse Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, and was of the Methodist faith. A funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Monday, September 8 at Deiters Funeral Home in Washington. The Rev. John Hauck will officiate. Visitation will be held from 3-7 PM on Sunday, September 7 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton, IL.