She was born August 15, 1933 in Saint Louis Missouri to Walter and Clara (nee' Studenberg) Foster. She had one brother, Charles Lee Foster. Mary Ellen graduated from Deaconess School of Nursing in 1954, and was employed throughout her nursing career at Normandy Osteopathic Hospital, as a Field Nurse for Laclede Gas Company, and for the Saint Louis County Health Department.
Mary Ellen Foster married Malcolm Dominick in 1954, and to their union was born one son, Mark.
Mary Ellen was proud of her job as a nurse, she was devoted to her Lord and was a longtime member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Ferguson, and she loved puppies and dogs. She was the loving mother of Mark, dear sister-in-law of Patricia (the late Robert) Stewart and Jim Dominick; beloved aunt of Kevin (Carol) Stewart, James Stewart, Kathy (Randy) Hurst, Dana Dominick, Christopher (Kim) Van Gels, Rick (Lynne) Van Gels, and the late James Van Gels; a dear great-aunt , cousin, and a dear friend to many in her lifetime, especially Eunice Schuermann. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm, and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Ina Van Gels. She also leaves behind her special furry friend, Flag.
Mary Ellen loved giving back and volunteered for many organizations, including as concierge at Lambert International Airport.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 9-10:30am at Alexander-White-Mullen Funeral Home, 11101 Saint Charles Rock Road, Saint Ann MO 63074. A Funeral Service will commence at 10:30am with a procession to Bellefontaine Cemetery to follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary Ellen's memory made to Stray Rescue or any no-kill shelter are greatly appreciated.
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