Ronald James Foster

November 7, 1944 - January 6, 2024

KAPLAN — Ronald "Ron" Foster, age 79, passed away peacefully at the Carpenter House on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Lafayette.
Ronald "Ron" Foster was born on November 7, 1944, in Wellington, KS, and he was a longtime resident of Kaplan, LA. Ron joined the United States Navy and served in Vietnam. Upon discharge from the Navy, a buddy, Alton Roche, convinced him to come to Kaplan, where he lived for years. He then moved to Houston and worked as an ironworker out of Local #84. Ron returned to Kaplan in 1986, where he was a lover of fishing, hunting, gardening, Cajun food, Cajun culture, (beer) and his family. Ron will be greatly missed by all that knew him, including his fur babies, Zazu, Ting-a-Ling, Seven and Butch.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Brenda Gaspard Foster; his daughter, Alison Foster Tanner and her husband, Ryne Tanner; his brother, Larry Davis and his wife, Nancy; his brother-in-law, Chris Gaspard and his wife, Wendy; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha Marie Bennett and Earl Davis; as well as his brother-in-law, Alison "AJ" Gaspard.
The family would like to thank Dr. Shamir Hasan, at Ochsner Lafayette General, for his care and compassion. Also, thank you to The Carpenter House for their compassionate care and support.
Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.