Brian E Foss Obituary – Santa Cruz

Brian E. Foss

OBITUARY

A Little Bit South of Eden

I’ve has life

Make no mistake

At occasions I really feel gluttonous

It’s been so good

Who was I to have

Deserved a lot?

First of all, by any check of time,

I ought to have been useless

Many occasions over

Such was my luck,

In tempting Fate,

Speed, and Harm’s Way

Land, Sea, Air

Fortunate to have lived

In so many heat locations,

Helped by so many form individuals

Employed by forgiving of us,

Who overlook so many

Short comings, transgressions,

And false begins

Saved by an occasional success

I’ve been blessed past motive

Perhaps former life?

A fortunate constellation?

Who is aware of why…

This easy poem of reflection and gratitude was written by Brian towards the top of his life. Even after years of combating Parkinson’s and Lewy physique, he by no means misplaced his child-like marvel, curiosity and delicate spirit. His wealthy internal life stored him endlessly amused and entertained. He was keen on every part and everybody and was inventive in each side of his life.

Brian was born in San Leandro, CA to Clare and Clara Foss 5 years after his older brother, Gary. He started swimming at 8 years previous to beat his childhood bronchial asthma. As it turned out, swimming turned his lifelong ardour. The complete Foss household beloved being a part of the swimming neighborhood and traveled everywhere in the state for Brian’s competitions. Brian was recruited by USC in 1964 and was Team Captain of the NCAA Championship winners. He credit his Coach, Peter Daland, and his dad and mom for instilling in him a way of responsibility and arduous work that served him so nicely all through his life.

Brian went on to turn into one of many few chosen for flight college in 1965 with the United States Coast Guard. He educated and served as a rescue pilot and devoted himself to serving to others in peril at sea. From 1978 to 1992 Brian flew numerous missions with the Air CA National Guard out of Moffett Field. He retired as a Lt Colonel after a distinguished navy profession. He flew over 200 rescue missions guaranteeing maritime security, and saving a whole lot of lives, whereas risking his personal.

Brian is probably remembered greatest for his service, management, and dedication because the Port Director of Santa Cruz Harbor. He relished his position enthusiastically early on as development of the North Harbor was nearing completion. Over the following 30 plus years, he guided his staff to improve and modernize the port into the gem that it’s right now. All the whereas, navigating one pure catastrophe after one other with dignity, imaginative and prescient, and professionalism.

There isn’t something he wasn’t straight concerned in, whether or not designing, constructing, renovating, or navigating the numerous regulatory hurdles to take action. He was all the time the primary to acknowledge others for doing their half to enhance the harbor and all the time conscious of the early leaders’ and voters’ position in creating this outstanding facility.

In 1986, after years of contracting with the Army Corps of Engineers for dredging to maintain the harbor mouth open, Brian spearheaded the motion to buy and function our personal dredge. More than the rest, this can be a testomony to Brian’s lifetime of rescue and repair. Santa Cruz Harbor is exclusive and a mannequin for others as we’re the one California Harbor with our personal dredge. As a end result, our harbor entrance stays open evening and day for anybody in our county in want of help, not simply boaters!

Brian was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend. He might be remembered for his steadfast enthusiasm, his beneficiant spirit, and pure management. Brian was a diehard sports activities fan, any sport any time, wherever, a stunning swimmer, a patriotic superhero, and soulful author. Although his physique was slowed by PD, he by no means misplaced his mild spirit and candy smile.

Brian is survived by Carol Arnold, his first spouse and mom of his two sons, Damon and Adrian Foss, grandchildren Carley, Kaitlyn, Kelsey, and Nolan Foss, his spouse, Marcia Areias and their daughter Bianca Foss, son in legislation, Eric Pocci, grandchildren Matilda and Tallulah Pocci.

Our household want to thank Brian’s distinctive caregivers, Indeera Johnn, Tiffany McCarrol, Teresa Acosta, and our good friend Nora.

A personal celebration of Brian’s life was held in October. If you want to make a donation in Brian’s reminiscence, please contemplate both E.A.S.E. P.D. our excellent native group, or the Michael J. Fox Foundation, a world chief in P.D. analysis. You may do a small act of kindness in Brian’s honor.