Priscilla A. Frisk, 88, of Dunlap, Iowa (Formerly of Blencoe and Mondamin) passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at the Dunlap Specialty Care, Dunlap.
Priscilla Ann was born Apr. 14, 1932, in Blencoe, the daughter of Charles and Viola (Richardson) Smith. Charles and Viola separated and Viola married Carl Crom.
Priscilla graduated from Blencoe High School in 1950. She married Earl C. Frisk Feb. 24, 1951, in Blencoe. They farmed for many years starting in Blencoe and ending up in Mondamin. She loved raising her children and enjoyed baking, especially apple pie and peanut brittle. Priscilla enjoyed sewing, reading, and gardening.
After retiring from farming, they moved to Priscilla’s childhood home in Blencoe. She enjoyed her grandkids as they were the love of her life. Earl passed away on Apr. 1, 2015. Priscilla then moved to the Denison Care Center for failing health and later moved to Dunlap Specialty Care until her passing.
She was a member of the United Church of Christ, Blencoe. She served on the women’s fellowship board.
Survivors include her children, Joni (Jerry) Houston of Dunlap, and Julie (Paul) Pedersen of Somerville, Ala.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jean Ping of Texas, Marilyn Cassell of Arizona, and Karen (Wendell) Moore of Kentucky; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl Frisk; children, Charlie Frisk, and Connie (Jerry) Harper; brother, Charles Crom; and numerous other relatives.
Funeral Services were Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at the Rush Family Chapel in Onawa, with Pastor Linda Boggs officiating. (Social distancing measures were followed-Due to Covid-19 restrictions.) Music Selections were “Beyond The Sunset” – CD, “The Lord’s Prayer” – CD, and “Little Silver Ring” – CD. Burial was in the Little Sioux Cemetery in Little Sioux. Visitation was Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at the Rush Family Chapel in Onawa. Arrangements were under the direction of Rush Family Care Service, Onawa. Casket Bearers were Greg Brasel, David Brasel, John Frisk, Paul Pedersen, Trevor Frisk, and Matthew Blaha. Honorary Bearers were Priscilla’s Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.
Condolences may be left online for the family at www.rushfamilycareservice.com
