Obituary of Audrey Ella Pries

PRIES - On November 15, 2014, at the age of 86, Audrey Ella Pries (Yeatman) quietly passed away while family gathered to reminisce about the woman they loved and admired. Left to celebrate her life with countless fond memories is her devoted husband of 63 years, Lyle Pries, children Gordon Pries (Brenda) of Yorkton, Linda Wright (Brent) of Dauphin MB, Laurie Agate (James) of Calgary AB, along with three grandchildren Adam Pries, Ross Pries (Natsumi), and Kevin Wright and great grandchild, Eric Pries. Predeceased by her mother and father, sisters, Peggy Roseborsky, Gladys Huston and Joan Yeatman and granddaughter Corrie Wright. Audrey was born in Springside, on November 2, 1928 to Albert and Gertrude (Slack) Yeatman and spent most of her life in Yorkton. On May 30, 1951, she married Lyle Pries and together they raised three children, Gordon, Linda and Laurie. Audrey and Lyle were founding partners in Maple Farm Equipment, which grew into a family business. Audrey took immense pride in the business and found satisfaction from work. Numerous people had the good fortune to experience her integrity and mentorship. She truly relished the friends and relationships she gained throughout her career. Once retired from business, Audrey continued to learn and she shared her creativity with her artwork, writings and comedy theatre. With great interest in her local community Audrey was a member of Beta Sigma Phi since 1959, and served as board member for both the Yorkton & District United Way and the Saskatchewan Division of the Arthritis Society. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, B.Th. Certified Funeral Celebrant, officiating. The eulogy was given by Gordon, Linda & Laurie. Soloist, Amanda Buhler sang two of Audrey's favorite songs, 'Amazing Grace', and 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'. The recessional was 'What A Wonderful World'. Members of the Gamma Master Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi attended the service and paid tribute to Audrey. The interment followed in the Garden of Devotion with Ross Pries and Kevin Wright serving as the urnbearers. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com. Memorials were to the Arthritis Society or to the Yorkton United Way. Service Information Wednesday, November 19th, 2014 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens