John Elwyn Kipp Foster

May 20, 1948 - March 31, 2020

John Elwyn Kipp Foster, lovingly known as Kipp, a lifelong resident of Towanda, found his peace the morning of March 31st, 2020 at the age of 71, at the Bradford County Manor, following declining health. Kipp was born in Sayre, PA on May 20th, 1948, the son of George E Foster and Janice A Foster (Linn). Kipp grew up in the first ward, a place he was proud to call home. He attended Towanda High School, where he was an Outstanding Athlete and graduated with the class of 1966. Upon graduation, Kipp enlisted in the US Army and served in the Vietnam War. Kipp possessed many God given talents. He was a self-taught musician and was able to play any instrument he picked up. The piano was his love and passion, and jazz music was his thing. His favorite musician was Joe Zawinul. At the age of 16 he and some neighborhood boys formed a rock and roll band known as the No-ah Counts, later The Fairmun Brothers, and Lamoka. He was also a talented artist who enjoyed drawing, painting and sculpting, he was also an avid reader and writer with an extensive vocabulary, and knowledge. He was known for being uniquely eccentric, a conversationalist that could turn a normal conversation into something you’re sure to remember, with a laugh you’d never forget. Kipp was a member of the National Endowments for the Fine Arts and the Arts Guild for the State of Pennsylvania. Kipp is survived by his daughter Juliann Michelle Foster of Gurnee, IL , brothers Kurt Foster, Kris (Zanetta) Foster, and sister Kim (Lorin) Bedford, all from Towanda, nieces and nephews Kory Foster, Michael and Meredith Foster, Meggie (Nate) Townsand, Whitney Gregori and McKenzie Bedford. He was predeceased by his parents. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda, PA. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 in Kipp’s memory. The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda, PA is assisting the Foster Family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.