Frederick Stires

Frederick S. Stires, 86, of Oxford Township, NJ, died Friday, January 30, 2009. Born: He was the son of the late Doyle and Catherine Smith Stires Personal: He was the beloved husband of Edna Kay Stires for 29 years. Fred was a World War II veteran of the Air Force. He enjoyed hunting, flea markets and camping. Memberships: He was a life member of the Disabled Veterans of American Legion - Post 103, a member of the Veterans of Foreign War, a life member of the NRA, and the NJ Rifle and Pistol Clubs. Survivors: In addition to his wife; a son Frederick Jr. of Hope, NJ; two daughters, Kathlene Nixon of Forks Township and Robin Quinn of Indiana; a sister Harriet Boone of Harmony Township; seven grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; a stepson; a stepdaughter; two step-grandchildren; and a step-great-granddaughter. Fred was preceded in death by his first wife, Arlene Reifinger Stires in 1979; a brother Doyle Jr. and two sisters, Evelyn and Naomi. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him, especially his long time friend, Carl Higgins. Services: Services are private. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 W. Washington Ave., Washington, NJ. Memorials: The family requests memorial contributions to be made to the Oxford Emergency Squad, 76 Academy Street, Oxford, NJ 07863 or VFW Post 10259, 164 Oxford Ave., Oxford, NJ 07863 or Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 48, 57A Mercer St., Phillipsburg, NJ 07865. To send an on