In Loving Memory

Caleb Foster

Resident of San Jose, California
February 3, 1943 - November 16, 2025

Obituary

We mourn the passing of Caleb Foster, a resident of San Jose, CA, who lived a life full of love, laughter, and service to others. A tireless advocate for family and community, Caleb Foster leaves behind a legacy that will inspire generations to come.

Created with love by Zoey Smith

Age 82
Born in San Francisco, CA
Lived in San Jose, CA
Served in the United States Army

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Life Story

A Life Remembered

Caleb Foster lived a life defined by love, purpose, and connection to the people around them.

Early Years

From their earliest years, Caleb Foster demonstrated a natural warmth that drew people near. Raised with strong values, they carried a love of family and community that would define everything they did.

Family & Relationships

Caleb Foster is survived by beloved family members who were the center of their world.

Life & Interests

Caleb Foster found great joy in simple pleasures — good food, great company, music, and being outdoors in San Jose.

Favorites

Coffee in the morning, walks in the park, family dinners, and a good book.

Special Moments

Family gatherings, holidays, and quiet evenings at home stand out as the moments Caleb Foster treasured most.

Milestones

Marriage, parenthood, career achievements, and a lifetime of service to family and community.

Legacy

Caleb Foster's greatest legacy is the love they gave so freely and the lives they helped shape. We are better for having known them, and we honor their memory by continuing to live with the same grace they showed us.

Favorite Quote

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through.

Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Tulip Garden Funeral Home

August 4, 2023 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Public Event

Directions Add to Calendar 08/04/2023 9:00 AM 08/04/2023 2:00 PM America/Los_Angeles Remembering Caleb Foster Remembrance day of Caleb Foster
Event Name: Funeral Service
Event Information: Public Event
938 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Grace Cathedral

August 11, 2023 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Public Event

Directions Add to Calendar 08/11/2023 3:00 PM 08/11/2023 7:00 PM America/Los_Angeles Remembering Caleb Foster Remembrance day of Caleb Foster
Event Name: Celebration of Life
Event Information: Public Event
938 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

Eulogies

A Beloved Sibling

There are people who enter our lives and leave footprints so deep they can never be erased. Caleb Foster was one of those people. A native of San Jose, CA, Caleb lived a life of extraordinary purpose and quiet heroism — not through grand gestures, but through a thousand small acts of kindness that added up to something truly beautiful.

From 1943 to 2025, Caleb touched more lives than they ever knew. They were the backbone of the family, the steady presence friends turned to, and a source of inspiration to all who crossed their path. Their laughter was contagious, their wisdom hard-earned, and their love unconditional.

As we lay Caleb Foster to rest, we do so with full hearts — grateful for every year, every memory, and every moment they were ours. Sleep well, Caleb. You have earned it.

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Tributes

Angela Brooks

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 5:33 AM

There are no words that truly do justice to what Caleb Foster meant to all of us. A life lived with so much love and purpose. We will miss them every single day. Sending the family all the warmth in my heart.

Robert Kim