William Foss

William Douglas Foss, 26, of Mountain Home, passed away at his home, on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, in Mountain Home.

A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Mountain Home. Cremation was under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.

William was born on Nov. 25, 1986, at Elmore Memorial Hospital, the first child of Douglas and Kimberly Foss. He grew up in Mountain Home and graduated in May of 2005 from Mountain Home High School.

A former member of the Marine Corps Reserves, William had studied to become an electrician and worked with his uncles, Bill and Bob, on occasion, doing construction work.

William had a great love of animals, enjoyed working on cars, exploring caves, trips to the mountains and spending time with family and friends playing pool and video games.

William is survived by his parents, Douglas J. Foss of Mountain Home, Kimberly and her husband, Tom Billinger, of Mountain Home, a brother, John A. Foss, of Mountain Home, as well as many uncles, aunts, and cousins, all who loved him and will miss him very much.

William was preceded in death by his grandparents, Conrad C. and Majella L. Foss, and Roy A. and Evelyn M. Dutton, an aunt, Anne L. (Foss) Butler, and his cousin, Christy A. Taylor.

In lieu of flowers, William's family has requested donations be made to the Mountain Home Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 10, Mountain Home, ID 83647.