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Edward Fris Obituary

FRIS Lt. General EDWARD S. FRIS, USMC, (Ret.) Lt. General Edward S. Fris, USMC, Ret., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minerva; son, Steve; brothers, Andy and Joe Fris; and sister, Sue Whitacre. Survivors include his sister, Margaret Gouse; daughters, Barbara Larson, Susie Stone, Patricia Birkholz, and Sally White; nine grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Services private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Falls Church, VA., or Hospice of Grand Junction, CO.

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Published by The Washington Post on May 25, 2010.

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Greg Johnson

February 22, 2024

I have known General Fris since the day I was born. He and my father were contemporaries. A great Marine. His late son Steve was one of my flight students at Pensacola. Both men (and Marines) have been missed for several years now. Let us not forget them.

June 24, 2010

I was honored to know and respect LtGen Fris, Min and Steve. They were an exceptional family and I truly miss each especially the General. Semper Fi sir.
Don Cliff

Mike Hinderliter

June 24, 2010

General Fris...You are one of the GREATEST men i have ever met in my life. I was always proud to tell people that i knew you and that you were a friend of my Dad. Thanks for all those great days of hunting at Quantico. You are already missed, but you are with some fine Marines now. On behalf of my dad, SEMPER FI.

Bailey Frank Grimes Jr

June 1, 2010

You will be missed , but never be forgotten as a true leader in the Marines, you were always a gentleman to all . At home you loved your family and always welcomed others into your home. I will miss our Happy Birthday , Marine telephone calls we shared each year,
Semper fi General ,( Father Time)

Conrad Neal

May 31, 2010

My friend the General: a dignified yet humble man, quiet strength yet a kindly manner, well deserves my respect and admiration. Connie Neal, West Frankfort.

May 31, 2010

Semper Fi Marine.... Thank you for your service

Phoebe E

May 31, 2010

Please accept my sincere condolences. Death continues to be our great enemy. However we find comfort and hope in the bible promises found in Revelation 21:4 when "death will be no more, nor mourning, nor pain be anymore."

William Fris

May 26, 2010

This is not a private service Thae service is to be held at the Marine Chapel Base in Quantico VA June 4th 2010 @ 12:30pm please feel free to come and honor my Uncle

David Anderson

May 25, 2010

One of the finest general officers and gentlemen I've ever met. Semper fi, General! You will be missed, but always remembered.

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