Michael Frye

                                         Michael Kelly Frye, 54, of Chicago, IL (formerly of Poteau, OK) passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 in Chicago.  Michael was a 1975 graduate of Poteau High School.  He attended Sparks School of Radiology Tech, graduating in 1978 with a Degree in Radiology and Specialty in Nuclear Medicine.  He graduated from Murray State College in 1986 with an ABN in Nursing and completed his BSN at Elmhurst College.  Michael was working as a staff nurse at Illinois Advocate Masonic Medical Center, Surgical-Trauma and ICU and Emergency Department. For 20 years he worked as a flight nurse with Flying Nurses International transporting patients domestically and internationally on commercial aircraft.  He traveled yearly doing surgical medical missions, from Guatemala to Africa.  Michael dedicated his life to his passion of caring for others.   His large extended family and friendships were a testament of his kindness, caring and giving nature.  He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend and his death will leave a void in many lives.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles O. Frye III.

      Survivors include his mother, Peggy Frye of Pocola, OK; brother, Sonny & wife Debbie Frye of Pocola, OK; sister, Debbie and husband Michael Beason of Shreveport, LA; nephews, Scott and wife Tabitha Frye of Muldrow, OK, Chris and wife Gwen Gray of Overbrook, OK; nieces, Amanda and husband Blair Lively of Ft. Smith, AR, Shelley and husband Tim Diehl of McAlester, OK; great nieces, Brooklyn, Madie, Jessie, Cassidy, and Krysta Michelle; other relatives and loved ones; many beloved friends.

      Memorial Services will be 11 am, Friday, July 27, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Carl Cheshier and Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.