We very sadly report that Tom Foster passed away recently of an apparent heart attack while home sleeping with a chest cold. Tom was a talented photographer and videographer who worked tirelessly behind the cameras with our own Nick Zentner to bring PacNW geology and the story of the Ice Age Floods to life through photographs and videos. His HugeFloods.com website was also a rich resource for images and information about the Ice Age Floods. His obituary has more details about this remarkable man:
Thomas Alan Foster, 60, with his love for the outdoors, died at his home in Pasco, WA March 4. Tom took great pleasure photographing beautiful Northwest scenery including Ice Age Flood features. He learned the art from his father John P Foster, professor emeritus at Central Washington University. Tom was born September 18, 1959 in Roswell, NM to John and his wife Barb. His family was proud when he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. A graduate of Ellensburg High School, he took classes at CWU and Edmonds Community College.
Tom will be sorely missed by all who gained understanding and pleasure from the work behind the camera that he shared with us all.