Frederick R. McCollister, 85, of rural Canton, died Sunday July 31, 2005, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Mo. He was born on October 25, 1919 in rural Clark County, Mo., a son of Charles Ellis and Mary Agnes Riney McCollister. He was united in marriage to Lois Briggs, on April 14, 1947 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. Patrick, Mo. Mr. McCollister had lived his entire life in rural Clark County, where he had been engaged in farming. He was a graduate of St. Patrick High School. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus for 65 years, and the American Legion. He had served in the United States Army in WWII. Survivors include his wife, two brothers-in-law, Vincent Briggs and wife Nancy, Kahoka, Mo., and Maurice Briggs and wife Barbara of Garden City, Kansas; one sister-in-law, Nellie McCollister, Sublimity, Ore.; several nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Doris Brennan and her husband Lowell, and one brother, Warner McCollister. Visitation was Tuesday, August 2, 2005, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka, Mo., and included a vigil service followed by a rosary service. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, August 3, 2005, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Paul Hartley officiating. Burial with military rites by the V.F.W. Post 4342 and American Legion Post 192 was in the St. Patrick Cemetery. Music was provided by Ellen Krueger, organist, and John Spray, vocalist and guitarist. Pallbearers were Danny Brennan, Jerry Miller, Sr., Jerry Miller, Jr., Ralph Ball, David Clark, Brett Arnold, Mark Arnold and Carl Hill. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Hospice, the Clark County R-1 High School and/or the donors choice.