Richard Foster (Alaska politician)

Richard Foster
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
from the 39th district
In office
January 21, 2003 – October 13, 2009
Preceded by (redistricting took effect)
Succeeded by Neal Foster
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
from the 38th district
In office
January 11, 1993 – January 20, 2003
Preceded by (redistricting took effect)
Succeeded by (redistricting takes effect)
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
from the 23rd district
In office
January 9, 1989 – January 10, 1993
Preceded by Heinrich "Henry" Springer
Succeeded by (redistricting takes effect)
Personal details
Born August 9, 1946
Nome, Alaska
Died October 13, 2009 (aged 63)
Seattle, Washington
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Cathy
Children Neal, Jimmy, Myria, Justin, Tiffany, Richard, Nathan, Ramsey, Chandler (born between 1972 and 1989)
Residence Nome, Alaska
Alma mater University of Alaska
Occupation air taxi operator

Neal Richard Foster[1] (August 9, 1946 – October 13, 2009) was a Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing various districts centered on Nome, Alaska from 1989 until his death. Though a Democrat, he frequently caucused with the Republicans and served for a period of time as the Majority Whip.

He died of a heart attack while receiving treatment for kidney disease.[2] His oldest son, Neal Foster, was appointed to replace him, and was elected to his own term in 2010.

He was the second longest-serving member in the history of the Alaska House, behind Carl Moses, who also represented western Alaska. He was also a second-generation member of the Alaska Legislature; his father, Neal W. "Willie" Foster (1916-1979), served one term apiece in the Alaska Senate representing Nome before and following statehood.

References

  1. ↑ Per Social Security Death Index search on Rootsweb. Retrieved November 12, 2010
  2. ↑ "Longtime Nome legislator Richard Foster dies in Seattle". Anchorage Daily News. 2009-10-14.

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