Viola Hilda York
Funeral services will be 12 Noon on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.
Interment will be at a later date at the East Arkdale Cemetery, Arkdale, Wisconsin.
Viola was born November 25, 1926 in Strongs Prairie, Wisconsin to Hans C. and Hilda A. (Olson) Pedersen. She was baptized Feb 20, 1927 and confirmed in May of 1942. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1946. Viola married Clarence Lawrence York on August 27, 1946 in Adams, Wisconsin. They made their home in Arkdale, where they raised four children. Viola worked on their farm until 1973, and then worked for the Adams-Friendship School District as a bus driver for 18 years, retiring in 1996.
Viola enjoyed camping, fishing, reading, gardening, needlework, snowmobiling, riding the gator, watching birds, nature rides, picnics, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Viola was a Lifetime member of Strongs Prairie Community Club, Life member of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary, Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church, and the Church’s Marion Circle.
Memorials in Viola’s memory will be directed to a variety of local charities.
Viola was preceded in death by her parents, Hans and Hilda Pedersen; husband, Clarence York; son, Donald York; brothers: Norman Pedersen and Roy Pedersen; sisters: Caroline Henriksen; Virginia Chaffee; Verna Williams; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Pedersen, Clara Green, and Doris Oleson; brothers-in-law, Garland Chaffee, Kenneth Henriksen, Franklin Williams; Wayne Oleson; Chester York; Lester York; and Harold Waller.
Survivors:
Daughter: Dee (Friend – Russ) Draeger of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Evelyn (Larry) Johnston of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Son: Robert York of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Daughter-in-law: Barbara (Michael) Kroetz of Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Sister: Esther (Fred) Stevens of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Sister: Myrtle (Hilmer) Lecy of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Sister: Gladys (Clinton) McKinley of Friendship, Wisconsin
Brother: Alden (Judy) Pedersen of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Sister: Florence (Ed) Koehler of Friendship, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Marion (Keith) Ebsen of Brooksville, Florida
Sister-in-law: Beryl Pedersen of Juneau, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Mary (Friend – Jim) York of Friendship, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Alice York of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: Scot (Danielle) York of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: Brent (Jalane) York of Coloma, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: Richard Draeger of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: Kimberly (Nick) Cleland of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: Tara (Friend – Tracy) Johnston of Williston, North Dakota
Grandchildren: Jim (Laura) Johnston of Greenville, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: Brenda (Johnny) Neilsen of West Salem, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Skylar York of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Logan York of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Ryan York of Coloma, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Colin York of Coloma, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Carson Klaus of Friendship, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Kameron Klaus of Friendship, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Kenzie Klaus of Friendship, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Taniesha (Friend – Eric) Johnston of Minot, North Dakota
Great-Grandchildren: RaShawn Gross of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Amirra Gross of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Nakayla Johnston of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Tariyanna Johnston of Greenville, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Kaylonni Johnston of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Demarco Johnston of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Claire Johnston of Greenville, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Emma Neilsen of New York, New York
Great-Grandchildren: Gracie Neilsen of West Salem, Wisconsin
Great-Great-Grandchildren: Elijah Anderson of Minot, North Dakota
Great-Great-Grandchildren: Issac Anderson of Minot, North Dakota
Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Mom, I miss you so much. I think, Oh, I need to call Mom- or I want to stop & see Mom. Please know Mom, that I love you so much, I miss hearing you saying, well there you are, or “I can’t get this dang thing to work.” I know that you are at peace and not in pain. Please give Daddy a BIG HUG from me, & love to everyone else. I LOVE YOU MOMMA MISS YOU <3
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. She was a very nice lady. In our younger years I remember spending lots of time at the farm with Dolores, good memories of Vi.
My deepest condolences to Viola’s loving family. Vi & Clarence raised a family who spread their wings far & wide. They left quite a legacy . God Bless all of you during your time of sorrow.
Sending prayers of comfort to the family. God bless~ ✝
My love and prayers of support and strength through this very hard time. I know Aunt Vi lived a good long life but we are never ready for the end here on earth but we will all celebrate together again in heaven where there will be no more tears.
My condolences !! She and Clarence were good people . RIP
Dee,
Thinking of you and your family, at this time of sorrow.
You have my deepest sympathies.
Fawn
I just wanted to pass on my sympathies to all of my family. Aunt Vi was a dear sweet person. So many of our family members have left us, but we have great memories that we can share. We are not able to attend the service, but I want you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Till we meet again! Hugs to all!
Sending condolences to the York family. Vi and Clarence were my godparents. Hard workers and good people. Cherish your memories.
My love and prayers are with the family, she was a beautiful lady, and will be missed by many…Precious memories will always remain.
Our deepest sympathy to the the York family. Our prayers are with you.
A very special lady she was. Always ready and willing to help you . She did so much for so many whether they were old or young. She loved all her family and spoke so highly of them. It is such a pleasure to have known you Vi and by being able to see what a caring lady you were. RIP…….
So sorry to hear of Violas passing. She’s in heaven visiting with Genny. I will miss her so much . Her and Genny were wonderful . My love and prayers go out to the family.
So sorry for your families loss of a wonderful person.
Vi was blessed to have had Clarence all those years. They were like 2 peas in a pod. What a blessing to live to such an age having raised good caring decent children, having been active in community activities, enjoying large and growing families, both hers and Clarence’s, and leaving many good memories among those who knew her. May God bless all those memories.
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Losing a family member is very hard on our hearts. As life moves on we seem to be losing our cherished “Arkdale” ladies. Every time I think of your family I think of the “bus” and it brings a smile. God Bless the family and know many are thinking of you.
So sorry to hear about Aunt Vi. She will be missed by many people
Our deepest condolences to my sister-in-law and her family. Vi and my brother Clarence are together again. May the many joyous memories we have shared in our family be passed on through generations.
So very sorry to hear about VI she was a beautiful lady and friend to all. Sincere sympathy to a special family circle and G ods blessing at this sad time.
Such a nice person. We knew her and Clarence through Adams Columbia
Dee and families,
My prayers are with you. May you take great joy in remembering all the wonderful times.
So sorry Evie Dee Robert for your loss and the rest of the family she will always be remembered
Deepest Sympathy to the family.
So sorry to see Aunt Vi go, but she’s with Clarence and Donny now. No more suffering. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with Viola’s family. Mourne her loss but celebrate a life well lived. She has earned her rest.
The loss of a Mother, mother in law, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin is a huge loss. Look what Aunt Vi has accomplished. She was very proud of her family. Hold your memories close. Aunt Vi you and Uncle Clarence are together. I will always cherish your last words to me. You have our deepest sympathy. aunt Vi you are at peace, another Angel
So sorry for your families loss