Obituary of Marion de Vries
The family of Marion de Vries, resident of the Yorkton District Nursing Home, beloved wife of Ben de Vries sadly announce her passing on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. She was 93 years of age.
A family graveside service for Marion will be held in the Garden of Memories, Yorkton Memorial Gardens.
Memorials in memory of Marion may be made to Paws & Claws Animal Rescue (Box 1047, Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3) as gifts of remembrance.
The family of Marion de Vries sadly announce her passing. Marion Hilda de Vries was born on August 4, 1931 at Yorkton, Saskatchewan; the ninth child born to Herb and Elsie (nee Everest) Osborne. Marion was raised in Yorkton and attended Burke and Simpson Schools, and finally Yorkton Collegiate Institute. As a young woman Marion began working for Spence’s Shoe Store. In 1949, Marion met a young man, Ben de Vries, and on July 26th of 1950 were united in marriage. In 1955 the couple were blessed with a daughter, Sherri, and in 1958 their son Gary joined the family. As the children grew, Marion returned to working part-time at Spence’s shoe store. Later she worked for The Bay, and at Shoe Fair. In 1970 she ventured into the business world, opening The Casual Shop with her good friend in 1970, where she worked for five years before her retirement from work outside the home. Marion had a lifelong love of music, and was a member of the E.A Crosthwaite Choir, the Anglican Church choir, and the Sweet Adelines.
Marion loved gardening, feeding her birds and caring for her dogs. Marion and Ben also enjoyed travelling including two trips to Holland and a trip to Barbados.
Marion enjoyed getting together with their many friends, good times were had by all.
As her health began to fail, Marion had been in the care of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home for the past 12 years. She passed away on Tuesday, November 5th 2024 at Morris House, Yorkton & District Nursing Home. She was 93 years of age.
Predeceased by her parents Herbert and Elsie Osborne; brothers Eric Osborne, Louis Osborne, Ronald Osborne, Leslie Osborne; sisters Marjorie Halliday (Garinger), Edna Osborne (Coleman), Muriel Osborne (Humphrey), Neila Osborne (Wilson), Jeanette Osborne (Schollie).
Marion leaves to mourn her passing and to cherish her memory her husband of 74 years, Ben; her daughter Sherri (Bob) Schad of Regina; her son Gary (Kendra) of Yorkton; grandchildren Alan (Kris) Schad; great grandchildren Victor and Anya; brother Lloyd Osborne and numerous nieces, nephews, and her many other relatives and friends.
