Richard E. Foreman, Jr Obituary (1970

Rick Foreman was born on Friday, February 13, 1970 in Tacoma, Washington to Rich Foreman and Wanda Davis Foreman. During his growing up years he lived in Washington, the Treasure Valley, and the Salt Lake City, Utah areas. Rick's life changed when he was six years old. While at a Nampa playground he was shot in the back. This injury left him paralyzed from the chest down and in need of a wheelchair. He spent more time in hospitals over the next several years than any child should have to, but nothing could stop him. When talking about that time he usually reminisced about winning the wheelie competition, the painting that the volunteer artist helped him paint, and volunteering with other patients while he was still a patient. Rick was more adventurous than most people without challenges. The water was always a source of joy and freedom to him. He could spend hours in a swimming pool, and he was a certified scuba diver who took several trips. He loved fishing, especially deep sea fishing with his dad. Not only did he enjoy river rafting, he was so good at it that he guided many trips with friends and coworkers. He even tried water skiing, but after a misadventure his doctor recommended he try a more sedate hobby, like 4-wheeling. So 4-wheel he did. He had some adventures with a 4-wheeling group, but mostly he used the 4-wheeler as his way to get around in the nature he loved. Whether it was riding on the trails at Idaho City or over the dunes in Florence, Oregon, he was fearless and always in control. When a quad was not appropriate he went back to 4-wheeling in his trucks or the "Barney Mobile," the purple Hummer that was his prize possession for a few months. In these adventures he was never alone. Something about his enthusiasm always attracted others to come along. He had many stories to tell about night off-roading with friends when he first lived on his own. After marriage the adventures continued. In addition he spent hours with good friends working on cars and playing on computers. His work with computers led him to a career as an IT specialist. All of his skills were self-taught or learned from friends. After working as a customer service representative for cable companies, he convinced his employers at Direct TV to give him a shot at the computers. That was a source of great pride, and gave him the opportunity to shine. Rick met his future wife, Darlene McCain, when he went back to his childhood church after returning to Nampa. They shared many things in common, one of which was a love for the church camp Pilgrim Cove. It was a special place for them, and they were counselors together there, creating special memories. Rick and Darlene were married on June 25, 1994. They were a happy and active couple until the birth of their two sons, Andrew and Parker, which made them a happy family. They lived in a Nampa subdivision until the purchase of a motorhome set them on an adventure which let them make trips to multiple states. He always said they couldn't help but be a close family because they lived in such close quarters, and close they were, especially during the time their niece Samantha and her friend Alisha rounded the household to six. In the last years health problems slowed him down. Though he couldn't get around for big adventures, he lived for his family and enjoyed watching his sons grow. Rick was taken from us suddenly on February 3, 2016. He will be missed by family and friends. Rick was preceded in death by several family members including his cousin Brian Davis; his father Richard Foreman Sr.; and his grandparents, including his grandfather, Bob Collier, who died two days before Rick. Rick will be missed by more people than can possibly be mentioned, but no one will miss him more than his wife Darlene and his two young sons Andrew and Parker. He leaves behind his mother Wanda Crandall; three brothers: Bill Foreman, Arthur Crandall, and Tracey Crandall and their families; a step mother Joan Foreman and her family, and the McCain in-laws. Memorials may be made to an education fund for his two sons. _________________________ If someone said he couldn't he made sure he got it done A memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 13 at Nampa First United Methodist Church, 2717 12th Ave Rd, Nampa. Arrangements are under the direction of Zeyer Funeral Chapel, Nampa. 467-7300 To read the full obituary and to express condolences please visit zeyerfuneralchapel.com Service: Saturday, February 13, 2016 1:00 p.m. Nampa First United Methodist Church 2717 12th Ave Road Nampa, Idaho