in loving memory of
Donald "Don" Paul Foth
December 17, 1933 - March 27, 2024

Memorial Service
Saturday, May 4, 11:00 a.m.
Memorial Service at Park View Mennonite Church.
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Obituary
Donald (Don) Paul Foth, 90, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

Don was born on December 17, 1933, in Hillsboro, Kansas, to the late Jacob and Mary Plett Foth. Don lived his childhood in Henderson, Nebraska but was orphaned at the age of 16. He earned his B.S. from Friends University, Wichita, KS with a degree in accounting. 

After his graduation, he chose to do alternative service as assistant accountant for Mennonite Central Committee in Akron, PA which is where he met his spouse Margaret Jantzi. They married in June 1957 and soon relocated to western New York, where he began his accounting career with Ernst & Ernst. In 1977, Don and family moved to Virginia. Shortly after the move, he accepted a position as Comptroller for Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Don was happy in his position; forming strong friendships and building close relationships. He earned the respect of his peers for his diligence, attention to detail, and work ethic. 

Following his retirement from EMU, Don started his own tax business doing tax returns and accounting. Don’s passion for helping others often translated into assisting those in need of his accounting skills.

He was a member of Park View Mennonite Church, where he formed close relationships and ties with members. Once Don moved to VMRC, he continued his friendships, often meeting his “coffee buddies” for visits. He also formed new friendships as he took up pool as a hobby. 

He is survived by his wife, Margaret. Also surviving are his children, Robert Foth of Colorado Springs, CO, Ellen White of Stanardsville, VA, Mary Foth Whalen of Rockville, MD, and Janice Foth Headen of Bel Air, MD. 

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.