Victor Foust

Obituary of Victor FoustVictor Clyde Foust passed peacefully on December 3, 2014, at Hospice Legacy House in Ocala, Florida. A native of Miami, Florida, Vic lived boldly from the start having been born in the car on the way to the hospital. He and his brother, Allen, grew up on a farm in Miami, milking cows, planting crops and riding horses. When they got bored, they would jump on the cows and ride till they got thrown off. Vic loved animals his entire life and had horses, cows, dogs, cats and even a few hand-raised squirrels. His favorite horses were Bootsie, Teddy, Sparky and Nellie Gray, but every squirrel he raised he named George. He passed down his love of animals to all four of his children. At 84 years of age, he proudly remembered March 15, 1948, as the date he signed-up with the United States Marine Corps. Though he was only 17, dad Charlie gave his blessings and signed the papers. Vic served the first two years in England and then spent time in Italy before returning to the United States. He worked as a Marine Corps Aviation Mechanic and an MP with the rank of Sergeant. He served on the USS Leyte Gulf, the USS Midway, the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, the USS Tallulah and the SS Plow. A proud memory Vic liked to share was his guard duty of the Wright Flyer, also referred to as the Kitty Hawk, and how he stopped looters before they could break off souvenirs during its transit from Halifax Nova Scotia to the Smithsonian Museum (now at the National Air and Space Museum) in Washington, DC. In all his travels, he believed New York to be the most patriotic place he had ever been. During his service years, Vic learned the art of leatherwork and until a couple weeks before going to be with the Lord, he made custom carved wallets, purses and other gifts for family and friends. After Vic's service to his country, he returned to Miami where he competed as a team roper in the Davie arena and surrounding rodeo grounds. All four of his children grew up riding horses and it always made him happy knowing there were still a couple horses in the family. Victor Clyde Foust is loved and survived by his children: Margaret V. "Vicki" Foust of Ocala, FL; Victor P. "Paul" Foust of Abbeville, SC; David C. Foust of Ocala, FL; Diane M. Scott of Ocala, FL; and his sister Mary Lou Foust of Ocala, FL. Vic was preceded in death by his son Roy Foust who passed shortly after birth, parents Charlie and Grace Foust and brother Allen Foust. Victor Clyde Foust Entered Into Life October 17, 1930 Entered Into Rest December 3, 2014 Vic's final rest will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL

Victor Foust

December 31, 1969 - December 3, 2014