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Myrtle Lucille Pries |
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January 10, 1927 ~ July 6, 2017 |
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July 25, 2017 |
Myrtle Pries, 90, died July 6, 2017. A graveside
service was held Saturday, July 22, at Odd
Fellows Cemetery in Porthill.
She was born in Burliegh County, North Dakota,
January 10, 1927, to Lawrence and Iva Ousley,
where she lived until the age of 16. In 1943 she
moved from Wilton, North Dakota, to Puyallup,
Washington, with her family. She began working
at the ship yard and 1944 moved to Carbonado,
Washington.
On August 19, 1945, she married William O.
Morgan and they made their home in Carbonado.
They had four children: Douglas, Sandra Jean,
William and Dan.
She worked at Farman’s Pickle Factory and, in
1962, began working at Rainier School; she
retired after more than 26 years. In September
1968 she married John R. Pries and they made
their home in first in Enumclaw, Washington, and
later in Cumberland, Washington.
After retiring, they moved to Bonners Ferry. She
enjoyed camping, hunting deer and elk, dancing,
cooking and crafting.
She and her husband returned to Carbonado in
2002 when he became ill. She lived with her
children until she required specialized care.
She then lived at Fountain Court in Maple
Valley, Cedar Ridge in Bonney Lake and Edgewood
Country Retreat.
All may sign the online guest book at
www.weeksfuneralhomes.com. |
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