Twp. man surprised with classic car parade on 100th birthday

Jack Foster says he was ‘totally surprised’ by the parade held in honor of his 100th birthday.

GRAND BLANC TWP. — In honor of Jack Foster’s 100th excursion all-around the sunlight, loved ones and close friends gathered Saturday, July 16, to desire him a lot of far more a long time of wellness and happiness.

The event involved a shock parade of common cars and a police and fire office escort earlier Foster’s Grand Blanc Township dwelling.

“I was fully shocked,” stated Foster, whose strength and outlook belie his age.

Foster grew up in Flint and graduated from Northern High College in 1941. The day after graduation, he went to operate for AC exactly where he labored the exact machine right until his retirement 32 ½ many years later on.

“I loved my operate,” Foster mentioned. “It was a challenge just about every day. I was a fantastic GM worker and they’ve been really superior to me.”

Foster also served 2 ½ yrs in the U.S. Navy Air Corp in the Pacific through Earth War II.

He is an lively member of UAW Local 651 and a member of Davison VFW Publish 4087.

Foster moved from Flint to the Grand Blanc community 20 a long time ago simply because he wanted a quieter, safer location to reside. He observed Grand Blanc Township to in good shape the monthly bill correctly.

The parade bundled several common automobiles and a law enforcement and fire office escort. Pics by Lania Rocha

“Life has been fantastic,” he explained of the key to his longevity. “I have a excellent family and a good support technique. I’ve usually experienced a few foods a working day and I consume Ovaltine.”

Foster stated breakfast is his favourite meal and his beloved breakfast food items are eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, toast and oatmeal … and Ovaltine.

When this reporter pointed out that the record incorporates a ton of foods health professionals inform folks to stay away from, Foster responded, “Well, who’s likely to explain to me that?”

“I’ve generally been in fantastic wellness,” he said. “I’ve in no way been ill, besides for owning the flu. I by no means went to a health care provider, or a dentist till my later on yrs. I have constantly been extremely lively. It’s been a great daily life.”

These times, Foster explained he’s been looking at far more Tv set given that an aged damage started off performing up before this yr. He also enjoys paying time with pals, especially his neighbor Susan, and family members, which consists of son John, grandsons John and Matthew, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Foster’s neighbors, Jami and Christopher Millon, coordinated the birthday parade.

“He’s a remarkable guy,” Jami Millon stated. “He’s so friendly and he has a great big grin that lights up his total experience. I preferred him to know we respect him. He’s just a superb neighbor, an asset to the neighborhood.”