Sybil De Vries, March 25, 1938 - February 24, 2015. Sybil is predeceased by her parents, Albert and Katie Reitenbach; her husband, Harry; her daughter, Violet; her brother, Robert Reitenbach and nephew, Kelly Reitenbach. Sybil is survived by her children, daughter, Cathy; son, Gordon (Sandra) and their children, Tara (Mark Clinton) (Great Grandchildren Samual and Nathan), Ryan, Nicole; daughter Violet's husband, Wayne Seiferling and their daughters, Christine (Grant Laturnas) and Michelle; son, Neil (Suzette) and their children, Tyler (Sara Zarazun) (Great Grandchildren Dylan and Carmen) and Brianna (David Redlich); son, Glenn (Angela) de Vries; sister, Shirley Forster; sister, Sylvia (Don) Ruf; brother Bob's wife, Dorothy Reitenbach; sister, Sharon (Harvey) Litvanyi; brother, Dick (Val) Reitenbach and their families Sybil was born in Hubbard, K on the family farm in 1938. The family moved to Yorkton Anemone School district in 1943 where Sybil started school. Later she attended school at the Yorkton Collegiate Institute. Sybil also learned to play the piano and organ during this time. Sybil married the love of her life, Harry de Vries, on April 6,1956 and the couple moved to the Saltcoats Caslteton district to begin farming and start a family. In 1969 the family moved two miles south to the Bill Morgan farm where they started a dairy. In 1969, Sybil also started working at the Saltcoats Co-op which led to a 23 year career, 16 of those years as manager. She was always aware of the customer's needs and provided friendly service. In 1984, Harry and Sybil sold the farm and moved to the Rokeby acreage with room for flowers, raspberries, rhubarb, a big garden, and trees. In 1995 they moved to Yorkton leaving many friends in Saltcoats and Rokeby. Sybil always enjoyed music. This included playing the organ at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorkton and the United Church in Saltcoats for a few years. Sybil was a member of several organizations, but her love for the Saltcoats Agriculture Society led to Sybil being the first female president. She and Harry became Honorary Life Members in 1996. They both loved to travel and visit family. Sybil organized family reunions, gatherings and took part in community events wherever her talent could be offered. She really enjoyed flowers (especially gladiolus), gardens, and always gave extras to those in need and bouquets to be enjoyed by all. Harry passed away April 30, 2008. Sybil was able to stay in the trailer until May, 2011 when it was time to move into Assisted Care for a couple of years at the Gladstone Seniors' Residence followed by close to a year in the Kamsack and Yorkton nursing homes. Sybil was very appreciative of all the help she received from her family as evidenced in this quote, "The constant love and support of my husband, Harry and my children over my many years of health problems were always a blessing to me." Prayer Services were held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 from the Chapel of Christie's Funeral Home in Yorkton, SK with Pastor Fred Schneider officiating. The organist, Joleen Cherland, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "Sweet By and By" and "Beyond the Sunset". Friends from the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite shared two selections, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "The Lily of the Valley". The Funeral Service was held on Friday, February 27, 2015 from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorkton, SK with Pastor Fred Schneider officiating. The organist, Joleen Cherland led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling", "The Lord's My Shepherd", "In The Garden" and "Peace, Perfect Peace". The readers were Sybil's granddaughters, Michelle Seiferling, Christine Laturnas, Nicole de Vries and Brianna de Vries. Sybil's son, Glenn de Vries shared words of tribute and eulogy. Following a reception in the lower hall of St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Cremation Committal took place in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens, Garden of St. John. While her family members served at the Urn Bearers, all of the many people who worked for, and with Sybil at the Co-Op in Saltcoats were invited to served as honourary pallbearers. The family wish to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors and many caring people who have helped take care of their Mom in the community, hospital, Assisted Care and Nursing Homes (Kamsack & Yorkton) and to Pastor Fred Schneider for his compassion and support. Donations by those so wishing, would be appreciated to Epilepsy Canada, St Paul Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or a charity of your choice. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, SK.
