Elaine Oenbrink Foster

Elaine Oenbrink Foster died peacefully of natural causes on June 20, 2022. Her life story is full of faith, fun, friendships, love, endless optimism even in sorrowful times, and her own unique well-dressed style. Her story begins modestly in 1928 as an only child born to Anthony and Verna (Livingston) born in Elgin, IL. Elaine grew up and went to school in East Orange, NJ. Elaine would talk about how growing up during the great depression influenced her values of living within your means, always having faith, and being able to find joy in the little things. Her early 20’s were spent working in New York at Prince Matchabelli perfume company, as editor of the company magazine. Elaine would tell stories of fun times with girlfriends and lots of dates, dining, and dancing with a few serious boyfriends who proposed marriage to fickle Elaine. It was on a family trip to South Florida that a tall redheaded Palm Beach bachelor Raymond (Ray) Oenbrink stole Elaine’s heart and convinced her to marry him. Together they enjoyed a happy and adventurous 26-year marriage strengthened by Catholic faith. They were blessed with 3 children. Ray was a business owner/partner in Hime Electric Service until his death in 1980. After Ray's death, equipped with her strong faith Elaine met and befriended Christian widower, WPB attorney Robert McKerness (Bob) Foster at a church party. Even though they never ‘officially dated’ due to mourning their deceased spouses, their friendship and long walks on the beach ultimately led to a 16-year marriage filled with faith, laughter, songs, friends, and family. They were often found entertaining friends at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach or at the South Florida Fair. After her daughter's sudden death in 1995 and then Bob’s death in 1998, Elaine found solace in her faith and in her friendships. Tragedy and loss did not do much to dampen Elaine’s wit and charm. Even in her 70’s, Elaine had her teenage granddaughters asking for dating advice since she always had a boyfriend or two on the line, once again she struggled to choose who she wanted to marry. In 2004 Elaine fell in love with Dr. Stanley Konefal. A gentleman of strong Catholic faith, a widower, and retired surgeon. Elaine and Stanley enjoyed 10 years of marriage prior to his death in 2015. Elaine spent her last year’s single but was always filled with faith, friendships, and optimism concerning love. She had great discretion in choosing the right husbands. Elaine lived her values in priority: faith, marriage, and family. She followed her father’s advice of saving more than she spent. She was a good wife, mother, grandmother, a true and loyal friend. She never let anything stop her from having fun, her doctors had to beg her to stop her rollerblading hobby when she was in her 70s! Her greatest honor was being a Eucharistic minister at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church in North Palm Beach. She and Ray were active in the Catholic Cursillo movement. Elaine was a volunteer at Hospice and Crisis Line. Her passions were hunting bargains from Highwayman paintings at the flea market to her beautiful clothes from thrift stores. Elaine is predeceased by her daughter Elaine (Schotzi) O. Moran. She is survived by her son, Raymond (Rusty) Oenbrink DO (Cheryl), daughter Susanne (Susie) O. Graham (Mike) and her son-in-law Clayton (Clay) Moran (Kathy). 9 grandchildren: Raymond (RJ) Oenbrink, Kristina Oenbrink, Sena Moran (Tito), Shelby M. Oenbrink (Ben), Clayton (Trey) Moran, Julia Moran, Tobin Moran, Michelle Rabon (Hunter) & April Graham. 4 Great Grandchildren: Elaine Alverez, Lyra & Sage Oenbrink, & Margot Rabon. Elaine’s sense of fun and her famous storytelling will be missed. A colorfully dressed, celebration of Elaine’s life will take place at Taylor & Modeen Funeral home in Jupiter, Wednesday June 29th from 5–7:00 PM. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be on Thursday June 30th at 10:00 AM at St. Paul of the Cross in North Palm Beach. Charitable donations in Elaine O Foster’s memory may be made to St. Paul of the Cross or the Eternal World Television Network.

Elaine Oenbrink Foster

July 20, 1928 - June 20, 2022