Obituary of Yvonne P. Kilbreth

“Vonnie” August 9, 1931 ~ August 12, 2018 Born Yvonne Florence Parries in Fargo, ND to the late Florence & William, Vonnie was raised in Georgetown, MN. Active in various youth organizations and an All-State musician, she graduated from Moorhead High School in 1949 and went on to attend Moorhead State Teachers College. Vonnie moved out west to Calif. with her best friend, working as a vault teller for many years. After marrying her second husband Bill, they lived in many places. They ranched and had a restaurant in the Black Hills of SD where they also became real estate brokers. They moved to Kalispell, MT then they returned to Deadwood, SD and co-owned a casino before moving back to Bakersfield, Calif. Upon retiring, they moved to Melbourne, FL to be close to her daughter and grandchildren. Together they enjoyed golfing, bowling, and duplicate bridge playing. She will be deeply missed by her loving family members, fellow churchgoers, and card-playing friends. Vonnie was preceded in death by her husband Bill. She is survived by her daughter Denise D. Ahrendt, of Melbourne, FL; her brother William J. Parries, of Jamestown, ND; her grandsons, Nicholas and Gabriel Ahrendt; nieces and nephews. At her request, she will be cremated and her memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on the 22nd of September at Advent Lutheran Church, 7550 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940.