Viola K. Fries, 100, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the Arbors in Columbia, MO. She was born on December 4, 1915 in Marion, IL daughter of Henry and Katherine (Krumery) Kobler who preceded her in death. She Married Wilbert C. Fries on August 22, 1943 and he has preceded her in death.
Viola worked as a home economics teacher. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, parties, and playing with her grandchildren. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend.
She is survived by two daughters Linda Nixon (Richard) of Kansas City, MO and Donna Buck (Craig) of Hallsville, one Sister Pauline Broeking of Marion, IL, 5 grandchildren , Stephen Nixon, Katherine Barber, Jonathan Nixon , Levi Buck, Laura Buck and Seven Great Grand-children. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother Herbert Kobler and a sister Linda Kruckeberg.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Columbia United Church of Christ, 3100 Pioneer Drive, Columbia, MO 65202. Services under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, Columbia, MO.
