Prudence Isadore Yager was born to Samuel and Isadore (Reed) Yager on June 18, 1912 in Tower City, ND. After completing high school she received her B.A. Degree in Home Economics through North Dakota State Agricultural School. She enjoyed playing piano throughout her life. From silent movies in Tower City to dance bands and radio in Fargo, she was happiest when her fingers were "tickling the keys". She married William "Skip" Erickson in Fargo on December 30, 1941. He died in 1982. Prudy moved to Bethany Towers in 2001.
She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church including many years serving in the Ladys Circle. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Her hobbies included raising African violets and keeping tropical fish that won many ribbons at the State Fair. She graced those around her with her love of music and at 90+ years received a standing ovation at the Celebration of Women and their Music at the Fargo Theatre.
She is survived by her sons: James and Joseph Erickson; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Phillip.
The funeral service will be held on 1:00 P.M. Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 at the Mavis Whiting Chapel in Bethany. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, ND
She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church including many years serving in the Ladys Circle. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Her hobbies included raising African violets and keeping tropical fish that won many ribbons at the State Fair. She graced those around her with her love of music and at 90+ years received a standing ovation at the Celebration of Women and their Music at the Fargo Theatre.
She is survived by her sons: James and Joseph Erickson; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Phillip.
The funeral service will be held on 1:00 P.M. Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 at the Mavis Whiting Chapel in Bethany. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, ND
Prudence Isadore Yager was born to Samuel and Isadore (Reed) Yager on June 18, 1912 in Tower City, ND. After completing high school she received her B.A. Degree in Home Economics through North Dakota State Agricultural School. She enjoyed playing piano throughout her life. From silent movies in Tower City to dance bands and radio in Fargo, she was happiest when her fingers were "tickling the keys". She married William "Skip" Erickson in Fargo on December 30, 1941. He died in 1982. Prudy moved to Bethany Towers in 2001.
She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church including many years serving in the Ladys Circle. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Her hobbies included raising African violets and keeping tropical fish that won many ribbons at the State Fair. She graced those around her with her love of music and at 90+ years received a standing ovation at the Celebration of Women and their Music at the Fargo Theatre.
She is survived by her sons: James and Joseph Erickson; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Phillip.
The funeral service will be held on 1:00 P.M. Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 at the Mavis Whiting Chapel in Bethany. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, ND
She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church including many years serving in the Ladys Circle. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Her hobbies included raising African violets and keeping tropical fish that won many ribbons at the State Fair. She graced those around her with her love of music and at 90+ years received a standing ovation at the Celebration of Women and their Music at the Fargo Theatre.
She is survived by her sons: James and Joseph Erickson; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Phillip.
The funeral service will be held on 1:00 P.M. Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 at the Mavis Whiting Chapel in Bethany. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, ND
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