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dofthesea
 Post subject: Rip Pat Foster
PostPosted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 1:50 pm 
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My Uncle Pat Foster has passed. He will be missed in the luthier community. RIP Uncle Pat

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 Post subject: Re: Rip Pat Foster
PostPosted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 2:19 pm 
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I’m sorry to hear that David.
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 Post subject: Re: Rip Pat Foster
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David, I’m really sorry to hear that. He will be missed. Take care and please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

I got to play one of Pat’s guitars when helping organize Jim Kirkwood’s shop after he had passed. I don’t remember the exact model but I do remember being struck by the quality and the tone.

Rest in peace, Pat.


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David, so sorry to hear of his passing. A loss to our craft.

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 Post subject: Re: Rip Pat Foster
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So sorry to hear of his passing!
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I’m sorry to hear that. Pat was always a positive contributor. We’ll miss him.
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Ken Lewis
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Yes, always a very positive contributor. Very sorry to hear that.
Sorry for your loss David.
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Chris Pile
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David, my sympathies to you and your family.
As for Pat, may his memory be eternal.

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Condolences to the entire Foster family.
Rest in Peace Pat Foster, you will be missed.

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Michaeldc
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I’m very sorry to hear that - Pat was one of the good ones!

RIP, Pal….
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Terence Kennedy
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A solid and long time member. I am saddened to hear of his passing.

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I am very sad to hear this. Please accept my sympathy, and may he rest in peace.

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Ken Nagy
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Sorry to hear that. I just checked old pm's and it was Pat that I got my dred plans from. He said that he enjoyed making it.That was just about 2 years ago.

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Jim Watts
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Sad to hear that. I’d met Pat a few times at GAL conventions and I always enjoyed my interactions with him. He was always willing to share. He helped me a lot on learning to accomplish a V joint on classical guitars.

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J De Rocher
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I'm sorry to hear that and sorry for your loss. I got to meet Pat at the last three Northwest Handmade Musical Instrument Exhibits in Portland, OR. He was a friendly, open, nice guy and was fun to talk to. I feel lucky to have met him. He will be missed.

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