Obituaries

PRATT, Evelyn

PRATT, Evelyn Tina (nee Frederickson)
1918-2017
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Evelyn Tina Pratt peacefully passed away on August 20, 2017 at Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 98 years. Evelyn will be lovingly remembered by her loving husband of 38 years, Sydney Bennett Pratt, her children Carol Ann Sylte (Alf), Sharon Kemp (Wayne), Fern Rhodes (Bill), and step-children Darlene Braaten, Karen (Pratt) McAree (Bill) and John Pratt (Joanne) and her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild, her sister Janice Rieste and many more extended family.
Evelyn was born on December 19, 1918 in Dahlen, North Dakota to Oscar Frederickson and Louella Maness. Her family moved to B.C. in 1921 and Evelyn and Syd moved to Kelowna B.C. in 1979. She was predeceased by her parents, six siblings (Bob, Keray, Fern, Veta, Emil and Fred), son Ralph George Philips and former husband Bernt (Bert) Braaten.
Evelyn was a proud member of the Order of Royal Purple (Elks Canada), Sons of Norway and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26 Kelowna. During her life she was a woman of many talents and interests. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed sewing, fishing, travelling, cooking and music. Evelyn was born into a musical family and played the accordion for most of her life. She will be remembered by many for her love of entertaining, her singing and the playing of her accordion. Evelyn will also be lovingly remembered for her sense of humour and her deep devotion to family and friends.
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Condolence Messages

Aug 25, 2017
Syd, Carol, Sharon, Fernie and families,

Our sincere sympathy goes out to each of you. Evelyn had many friends and we are so proud to be a couple of them. We will always remember Evelyn's kind and gentle caring ways, her sense of humor, her skill at playing dice, her extraordinary memory, and her love for all. We will miss her so much. May she rest in peace.

Ada & Walter
Aug 24, 2017
We are saddened to learn of Aunt Evelyn's passing. Aunt Evelyn was one of those very special people who brightened every life she ever touched. We have so many fond memories from our childhood days as our families visited often. She was a gifted musician with personality plus. Whenever we met, she had a way of making you feel so very special. She will be missed by many to whom we extend our heartfelt condolences.

Brian and Bobbie Phillips
Aug 23, 2017
Syd and Evelyn's Family ... Our sympathy goes out to all of you. Evelyn was a special sister-in-law and aunt in our family and we have many wonderful memories of happy times spent together especially making music, singing and dancing and even picking blueberries in the summer. We will miss her.

Marilyn, Sandra, Randy and Mo
Aug 23, 2017
Sending our prayers to you Syd, thank you for all the caring years you shared with our mother. God bless, Sharon and Wayne.
Aug 23, 2017
Syd ... our hearts are with you at this time. She will always be remembered as our mother, your wife, and our best friend ever. Sadly she is gone but will always remain in our hearts for ever. Daughter Fernie and Husband Bill Rhodes.
Aug 22, 2017
Syd .... my heartfelt condolences to you and your family...it is with great sadness that I learnt of Evelyn's passing. I will miss my dear friend and our many visits.

Rosina Brown
Aug 22, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Domenic and Lina Rampone