Frederick O. Forister, Sr. "Fritz", born May 21, 1932 in Wichita, Ks., crossed over on October 31, 2011 at the age of 79.
He was retired from Forister and Son's Trucking and Big River Sand. Fritz was known as a Jokester to all and kept you laughing or diving behind mom's skirts. A great dad and papaw- one to help a young one with a hand up. He attended Church of the Nazarene until unable. His niece, Barbara Ann Leonard came from Winfield to bring sermon-verse-song and prayer. She brought him great comfort - sharing God's love.
Preceding him in death, a son, Albert Perry Forister; father by marriage, C.T. Heuett and mother, Katherine Herold Forister Heuett Cantrell; Dad, John P. Forister, step-mother, Grace Forister;, Loving Mom and Dad, Florence and Albert Leonard; brother, Raymond O. Leonard; sister, Beverly Scott; and step-sister, Delores Nail.
He is survived by Eva Mae Forister, of the home; the pride of his life, son, Frederick O. Forister Jr.; his hearts joy, granddaughter Dustyne Merriman (Shane), a much loved grandson; Light of his life, great-granddaughter, Tara Merriman; 3 brothers, Gary Leonard (Anny), Jerry Don Leonard (Marilyn), Jake Leonard ; sisters Betty Whisenhunt, Becky, Joyce Shackelford(Phil); and Olivia Urban, the 5 year old "Miss of Cheer", bringing cards, hugs and teddy bear visits.
My Love - Dad- Papaw- We Love You Today, Tomorrow and Beyond.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, Ks.
Graveside Memorial Services are scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Old Mission Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.