Ivy B. Schmidt Ivy B. Schmidt, 56, of Carolville, rural Williston, ND, passed away Thursday evening, November 14, 2013, at her home in Carolville. Her funeral was celebrated Tuesday afternoon, November 19, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Williston. Rev. Reeb officiated. Ivy Brita Friess was born November 10, 1957 to Casimer and Gerda (Moberg) Friess in Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada. She was educated in Torquay, Saskatchewan and attended Kelsey Technical School in Saskatoon to become a laboratory technician. On May 14, 1977 she was united in marriage to Donald Schmidt in Torquay, Saskatchewan. They resided in Estevan until 1979, at which time they moved to Williston where they raised their three daughters. Ivy grew up in a large, but close, family of five brothers, six sisters, loving parents and relatives. Throughout her life, she enjoyed many activities including track and field, volleyball, softball, gardening, horses and motorcycles. One of her most memorable activities was curling, for which she earned a trip to Nationals in New York City. She worked as a laboratory technician at Trinity Medical Center for over 28 years. During this time she remained very active in her daughters lives and activities. Ivy often accompanied them on their many dance trips across the country. Some of her happiest times were spent playing, singing, dancing and trail riding with her grandchildren whom she cherished and adored. Ivy is survived by her husband of 36 years, Donald, of Williston; daughters, Lindsey (Keith) Thompson of Spokane, WA, Lesley Schmidt (Chad Boots) of Estevan, and Lakin (Aaron) Mahar of Williston; five sisters, Marilyn (Don) Palmer of Estevan, Karin (Ray) Morstad, Doris (Allan) Yergens and Vivian (Robert) Adams, all of Outram and Wanda Friess of Estevan; three brothers, Gordon Friess of Mainprize, Gerald (Barb) Friess of Saskatoon and John (Tressa) Friess of Torquay; two sisters-in-law, Kathy Schmidt and Carol Lindquist (Herman Graefer) of Moose Jaw; three brothers-in-law, Robert (Cheryl) Schmidt of Golden, Larry (Loraine) Schmidt of Calgary and Lee Schmidt of Estevan; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; in-laws, Ernest and Dorothy Schmidt; brothers, Jeffrey and Gary Friess; sister Angie Friess; and niece, Dawne Schmidt. Friends may visit to share remembrances of Ivy or leave condolences for the family. Friends may also call at the Everson Funeral Home Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m., and at the church for the hour preceding the funeral. The Everson Funeral Home of Williston is caring for the family.
