Yakima Herald Republic Yakima, Washington June 11, 2002 WAPATO - Olga (Fries) Collett died June 8, 2002 at Emerald Circle in Wapato. Olga was born to John and Marie (Lochman) Fries in Siberia on January 16, 1909. She was the fourth born in a family of ten. Five were born in the "old country"; Alex, Marie, Katherine, Olga and Lydia. The family immigrated to the U.S. in 1912, settling in Nebraska. Five more children were born in the U.S.; Emma, John, Frieda, Rynold and Victor. In 1917 the family moved to Wapato to farm sugar beets "out on the Bench". Hard work was a part of the lives of all as they worked to support the families. On November 1, 1925 Olga married Harry L. Collett, thus begining a life of 58 years together. Of their union a daughter Beverly Joyce was born. Olga worked side by side with Harry in agricultural jobs and also in the Big Y/Snokist warehouse. In 1939 they moved to the ranch in Parker Heights. In 1983 Hary died. Olga remained living on the ranch until July 2001 when she entered Emerald Circle. She was "5 foot 2-eyes of blue" and she lit up out lives. Her beauty was great to behold. Olga leaves her daughter Beverly and husband John Ogburn; Grandchildren Cathy Collete and her husband Stanley Arrinton, John R. and wife Robin Ogburn; Great grandchildren Haley and Ian(Bobby) Ogburn; also her sisters Frieda Duncan (Wapato) and Emma Tucker (Ellensburg) and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Olga Collett will be held Wednesday, June 12 at 11:00 a.m. at Merrit Funeral Home in Wapato, with burial to follow at the Reservation Community Memorial Park. Olga's parents: John Fries - born in Biedeck Marie Lochman - born in Stephan