Toyo Foster

Toyo Foster 83, passed away peacefully on March 11th, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. 

Toyo was born on May 10th, 1940, in Okinawa, Japan. She was the daughter to her parents Kanzo & 
Naba Chinen. She met Robert (Bob) Foster while he was stationed in Okinawa during his time with the USMC. 
They were married on October 15th, 1965, in Okinawa. They relocated to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where she 
gave birth to their daughter, Sharon. They remained in North Carolina until Robert completed his duty with the Marine 
Corps. They then relocated to central Florida, where she gave birth to their son, Charles. 
 
Toyo worked hard, raising her children while working as a tailor for Belk Lindsey. She worked tirelessly and advanced to 
become a master tailor. During this time, she also continued to learn how to read and write in English, as well as gaining 
her U.S. citizenship. She later ran her own home-based business making dozens of beautiful wedding gowns, dance 
costumes and many other outfits for her beloved customers. 

In 1985, Toyo and Bob moved to Fort Worth, Texas where she revived her home-based business. She continued to build 
her clientele and made several good friends in the process, all while taking care of her family. Toyo later welcomed her 
first grandchild, Cara, and embraced her new loving role as "Nana". She spent countless hours sharing her love, time, 
and knowledge with her family. She welcomed her second grandchild, Drew, and graced him with the same love and 
wisdom. 

Toyo was best known for her infectious smile, her contagious giggle and her giving nature. Although she 
claimed she did not like the attention, she easily attracted it. She was beloved by so many, even after 
she lost the ability to speak. Her beauty, generosity and thoughtfulness can never be replaced. 

Toyo was proceeded in death by her parents, Kanzo & Naba Chinen, and her husband, Robert Foster. She 
is survived by her daughter Sharon (Ed) Nisbett, her son Charles (Stephanie) Foster, her grand-daughter 
Cara Rogerson, her grandson Drew Foster and many nieces and nephews. 

She will have her eternal rest with her husband at the DFW National Cemetery. Committal of her ashes is tentatively 
planned to take place on May 10, 2024.