Steve Fristoe Obituary

Steve Fristoe attended Klamath Union High School in Klamath Falls, OR. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Steve Fristoe.

Graduation Year	Class of 1967
Date of Passing	(unknown)
About	Herald & News Obituary, Mar. 1, 2011 Steven E. Fristoe passed away on Feb. 23, 2011. Born on Feb. 10, 1949, to Irene and Olis Fristoe in Klamath Falls, Ore., Steven grew up here and graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1967. He joined the U.S. Army in July 1967 and served proudly from October 1968 to February 1970 in Company A, Aviation Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam. His first marriage brought two beautiful daughters, Stephanie and Hiedi. He re-married in 2007 to his best friend of 16 years, Paule Wassam. Steven worked various jobs in the U.S. Army and was a recruiter in Redding, Calif., for a few years in the 1980s. During his time in the Guards, he worked various jobs and finished his working days with 15 years as a working foreman at Macco Metal Buildings in California. He enjoyed motorcycles and made two trips to Canada on his BMW alongside his best bud, Peter Vanish. They also toured the Western United States. Steven was fascinated with flying and worked with and flew in helicopters during his service in Vietnam. He started taking flying lessons in his late 1950s. He loved music from the 1960s and old classic movies. He was also a fan of boats of all kinds and classic cars. He had a great collection of pelicans (GO KUHS!!). He also loved doing random acts of kindness. Steven was predeceased by his parents and his sisters Kristen Edgar and Lynn Wirfs. He is survived by his wife of four years, Paula Fristoe; his daughters Stephanie Fristoe and Hiedi Fristoe; his grandchildren Kristen, Zane and Sean Fristoe and Brandon Hartley; his brother-in-law Michael Wirfs and wife Phyllis; his nephew Matt Wirfs; and several cousins. He was a wonderful and dedicated husband and father. He had a great sense of humor and was always fun to be around. He will be missed by his friends and relatives, who all loved him dearly. Steven has gone home, into God's embrace, but he will be in our hearts forever. Services will be at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, Calif., on March 30 at 11:30 a.m. Family and friends will be welcomed. Published in Herald And News on March 1, 2011