Margaret Mary (Hayes) Foster, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Born on January 2, 1941, in Santa Barbara, California, to Fred T. and Mary C. Hayes, Margaret lived a life full of love, hard work, and adventure, always saying she had no regrets about the life she chose.

Raised on the family ranch on Sweeney Road in Lompoc, California, Margaret worked alongside her father, raising cattle and farming. She instilled in her daughters the values of hard work and family, leaving an indelible mark on their lives. Margaret was an active member of the 4H club in her youth, earning numerous awards for her cattle and dressmaking skills.

Margaret's adventurous spirit led her to travel and live all over the United States with her husband, James Foster, and their daughters, Liz Foster-Anderson, Theresa Foster, and Frances Foster. Throughout her life, she cherished her adventures with her best friend Jeanne Plo and cousin Mary Terrill, Ruth and Arthur Shiffar and their daughters Genevieve and Margaret Mary.

In partnership with her brother, Fred J. Hayes, and sister Helen (Hayes) Marzorini, Margaret built a successful business leasing their family ranch lnd to vintners for the cultivation of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes in the Sta. Rita Hills wine region. This venture added another chapter to her rich and fulfilling life.

Margaret is survived by her loving daughters, Liz Foster-Anderson (Randy), Theresa Foster, and Frances Foster; her cherished grandchildren, Christopher Anderson, Jessica Anderson, Tessa Bergstrom, and Jake Mayers; and her two precious great-grandchildren, Fowler Bergstrom and Maris Bergstrom.

Margaret was preceded in death by her loving brothers, James F. Hayes and Fred J. Hayes, and parents, Fred T. and Mary C. Hayes.

Margaret's legacy of love, dedication, and adventure will live on in the hearts of her family and all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered for the remarkable life she lived.

Memorial Mass to be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10 am at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, graveside service to follow at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Lompoc 4-H.  Margaret was very passionate about service and farming.

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