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1913
DIED
2009
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Fort Worth, Texas
Mary Fries Obituary
Service: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Evelyn was 96 years old when she went to meet her husband, Charlie, in the Father's house. She was a tough, hard-working woman who loved people and loved life. She was blessed with stamina, motivation and a drive that carried her 96 years. She had little fear of new situations and never met a stranger. She was my dad's business partner in the refrigeration business and the motel business. She loved to cook, fish and talk to people. She truly had the gift of gab.
Her eccentric ways and her character defects were born in the hard times of the Depression and her early life. These traits were covered over by her determination, drive and loyalty. Her view of life was simple, basic and fundamental.
Evelyn loved family, friends and all people. I hope she enters her rest with lots of new challenges, plenty of people to visit and time with her husband, who was very dependent on her.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Fries; daughter, Janette McClenny; and grandson, Jerry Fries.
Survivors: Son, Dr. Charles Fries and wife, Janis, of Tyler; brother, Bob Old; granddaughters, Karen Harps and Kathy Fries; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Fries
August 26, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our prayers and thoughts w/b with you and yours.
Jody & Jan Phillips
August 24, 2009
Dr. Fries,
My special thoughts to you and your families.
Prayers and blessings,
Julie Bolton Douglas-Smith
Donald & Vivian Walker
August 21, 2009
Charles, your mother sounded like a very neat lady and someone that would be fun to visit with. She could probably teach us what is really important in our lives. It is very painful to lose a loved one, no matter what their age. Donald and Vivian
August 20, 2009
DEAR CHARLES, JANIS AND KATHY
I READ OF YOUR MOTHER'S DEATH IN THE PAPER. MY PRAYER IS WITH YOU. IT NEVER IS EASY TO GIVE UP A LOVED ONE.
MAY GOD'S PEACE BE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME.
I LOVE YOU GUYS
DIANNA SMITH
Carmen Nunn
August 19, 2009
Dr. Fries, I am truly sorry for your loss, but pray that God will comfort you with the peace that only he can give.
Faye Lynn Ryan
August 19, 2009
Dearest Charles, Janis and Kathy,
I just read of your loss of Mrs. Fries in the paper. I can see the smile on her face now. You know you are family to me and very dear to my heart. It is never easy to give up our Mothers, no matter what the age. I will be praying for you as the funeral is today.
God will send the comforter to be with you all.
I love you,
Faye Lynn and family
buddy finch
August 19, 2009
Charles I received a phone call this morning telling me of your loss . What a ton of memories I have of your Mom & Dad , please know I will be praying for you during this time . They were great people & always so very good to me .
Buddy Finch
Jackie Smiley
August 19, 2009
Evelyn was a wonderful neighbor and friend. I will miss her very much but I know she has gone to be in a better place. God bless, comfort, and strengthen you at this time.
Jackie
mary Fitzgerald
August 19, 2009
Charles, My prayers for you and your family at this time.
Mary Jane Fitzgerald
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