Yakima Herald Republic Yakima, Washington May 23, 2002 WAPATO - Victor Fries of Seattle, WA. He was born March 22, 1920 to John and Maria (Lochmann) Fries in Wapato Wa. His parents immigrated from Russia to the U.S. in 1912 settling in Nebraska. An additional 5 children were born in the U.S. - Emma, John, Frieda, Reynold and Victor. In 1917 to family moved to Wapato and each member of the family worked many agricultural jobs. These jobs consisted of hoeing, topping sugar beets, cutting sorting and picking up potatoes, thinning, prunning and picking fruit. They all worked to support the family. After the war he worked and retired from Todd's Shipyard. Victor married his childhood sweetheart Iris Morgan in 1941 and shortly after WWII entered their lives. Victor served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre. He is survived by 3 of his sisters, Olga Collett & Frieda Duncan both of Wapato and Emma Tucker of Ellensburg. In 1950 Victor married Romaine Stroub of this union he had 2 sons. Kenneth Lee Fries, wife Janice Woods. They had two children, Kristen and Kimberly. Kristen blessed him with 3 daughters and 2 sons. Victor L. Fries and wife Valerie K. Fries married in 1973 and had 3 sons and 1 daughter, Michael J. and wife Elizabeth, Clifford L. and wife Stephanie and Nicolas C. and wife Amanda K. Michael blessed grandpa with the two joy of his life Michaela E. and Zachary M. Fries. Victor loved to hunt, fish and camp. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. He love to take daily walks with his dog Snuggles. He was a devoted Mariner and Seahawk fan. He rarely missed a game. He is missed by his sons, grandchildren and man's best friend his companion Snuggles. He was proceeded in death by his son Victor L. Fries, his wife Sally Fries, his parents and numerous sisters and brothers. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 15 at 11:00 at Merrit Funeral Home. Note: Victor's father - John Fries was born in Biedeck, Russia Victor's mother - Maria Lochman was born in Stephan, Russia