Ernie Foss Jr.
Ernie’s life journey took him from San Francisco to the East Bay and, ultimately, to Paradise, California. He worked as a studio rock musician and jam band balladeer to IT specialist.
Although music was his central passion, Ernie was an avid photographer who privately chronicled the history of his hometown San Francisco in an array of black-and-white prints. His daughter, Angela Loo said, “He was a jack of all trades, His love of music, all kinds of music, our minds are like a library now,” He was such a hippie dad! My friends would tell me, ‘Your dad is so cool!'”
Although Ernie spent his final years bedridden in Paradise, California, he always kept his spirit up, especially when his grandchildren were around. He had a tough life, yet he never gave up. He was resilient, and always expressed gratitude.”
Sadly, Ernie was one of 86 people who lost their lives in the fire in Paradise, California on November 8th, 2018. His music collection along with his music was lost. The YouTube recording below is all that remains.
