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TRIBUTE FOR ARLYSSRIBUTE FOR ARLYSS
The Freys would like to pay tribute by dedicating this sale to their mother, Arl-, Arl-
The Freys would like to pay tribute by dedicating this sale to their mother
yss Frey, who passed away this past October at 95 years of age., who passed away this past October at 95 years of age.
yss Frey
Arlyss Frey, the matriarch of Frey Angus Ranch was an integral part of the , the matriarch of Frey Angus Ranch was an integral part of the
Arlyss Frey
operation since its early beginning. Arlyss married Allen E. Frey on June 21,
operation since its early beginning. Arlyss married Allen E. Frey on June 21,
1948 in the Hope Congregational Chur
1948 in the Hope Congregational Church at Granville. They celebrated 63 years ch at Granville. They celebrated 63 years
of marriage prior to Allen’
of marriage prior to Allen’s death in 2011. Arlyss and Allen began to build their s death in 2011. Arlyss and Allen began to build their
operation at their home place south of Granville in 1950. The ranch is located
operation at their home place south of Granville in 1950. The ranch is located
¾ mile from her parent’s farm where she grew up. Arlyss often joked that she s farm where she grew up. Arlyss often joked that she
¾ mile from her parent’
didn’t get very far in life.y far in life.
didn’t get ver
Registered Angus cattle became part of the operation at its onset and continues
Registered Angus cattle became part of the operation at its onset and continues
to its present day. Allen and Arlyss involved their children in the operation that . Allen and Arlyss involved their children in the operation that
to its present day
would eventually be operated by three of their sons today. The brothers are . The brothers are
would eventually be operated by three of their sons today
presently involving their children as well for continuation of the operation that
presently involving their children as well for continuation of the operation that
started some 70 years ago. 2021 will be the 46th annual production sale for the Frey’s.s.
started some 70 years ago. 2021 will be the 46th annual production sale for the Frey’
In the early years of the operation, Allen and Arlyss employed a number of town kids from nearby Granville during the summer. .
In the early years of the operation, Allen and Arlyss employed a number of town kids from nearby Granville during the summer
When Arlyss would drive to town, she invariable was met by a number of young boys wanting to come to the ranch. They indicat-
When Arlyss would drive to town, she invariable was met by a number of young boys wanting to come to the ranch. They indicat-
ed a desire to come work with Allen at the ranch, however, the underlying desire was most likely the meals that Arlyss provided., the underlying desire was most likely the meals that Arlyss provided.
ed a desire to come work with Allen at the ranch, however
Arlyss was a wonderful cook, always providing home cooked meals ready for her family and help. Because Allen was known to ful cook, always providing home cooked meals ready for her family and help. Because Allen was known to
Arlyss was a wonder
invite anyone in for dinner
invite anyone in for dinner, who happened to stop by with a delivery or visit over dinner hours, Arlyss was always ready to set , who happened to stop by with a delivery or visit over dinner hours, Arlyss was always ready to set
an extra plate at the dinner table. It was only natural, that Arlyss became in charge of the meal on sale day
an extra plate at the dinner table. It was only natural, that Arlyss became in charge of the meal on sale day. The meal would soon . The meal would soon
become the main attraction on sale day and possibly over-shadowing the cattle.-shadowing the cattle.
become the main attraction on sale day and possibly over
Arlyss was a devoted mother to her fi ve children. She encouraged them in reading, always making sure a box of books arrived ve children. She encouraged them in reading, always making sure a box of books arrived
Arlyss was a devoted mother to her fi
each month from the State Library. Many hours were spent listening to her read stories. She also encouraged and supported their y. Many hours were spent listening to her read stories. She also encouraged and supported their
each month from the State Librar
involvement in 4-H and FFA and made sure their homework was done after their chores were completed. She especially encour-A and made sure their homework was done after their chores were completed. She especially encour-
involvement in 4-H and FF
aged them to be involved in livestock judging as well as showing livestock. Her one daughter becoming the North Dakota Angus
aged them to be involved in livestock judging as well as showing livestock. Her one daughter becoming the North Dakota Angus
Queen and sons becoming involved in Junior Angus Activities, collegiate livestock activities as well as State Association Lives
Queen and sons becoming involved in Junior Angus Activities, collegiate livestock activities as well as State Association Livestock tock
activities in later years.
activities in later years.
After her family was raised and off to college, in 1969, with the encouragement of Allen, Arlyss returned to Minot State Univer
After her family was raised and off to college, in 1969, with the encouragement of Allen, Arlyss returned to Minot State University sity
to earn her bachelor’
to earn her bachelor’s degree in education. Arlyss then returned to teaching in Granville until retiring at age 72 in 1997. Arlyss s degree in education. Arlyss then returned to teaching in Granville until retiring at age 72 in 1997. Arlyss
continued as a substitute teacher until she was 80 years old. Arlyss was a natural teacher
continued as a substitute teacher until she was 80 years old. Arlyss was a natural teacher, always looking for the best in her stu-, always looking for the best in her stu-
dents. She worked hard to make sure that all of her students felt valued and special in her classroom.
dents. She worked hard to make sure that all of her students felt valued and special in her classroom.
She loved taking care of her grandchildren during the summer months and “after school”. She always had a carload of kids to
She loved taking care of her grandchildren during the summer months and “after school”. She always had a carload of kids to
take to school in the morning, and after school they would go to her classroom and patiently wait for Grandma to fi nish work and nish work and
take to school in the morning, and after school they would go to her classroom and patiently wait for Grandma to fi
take them to her house for snacks. She was one of the Schwan’
take them to her house for snacks. She was one of the Schwan’s best customers and always had cookies on the counter for the s best customers and always had cookies on the counter for the
kids and Eddie.
kids and Eddie.
She was a wonder
She was a wonderful role model, especially to her daughter and granddaughters, encouraging them to work hard to become edu-ful role model, especially to her daughter and granddaughters, encouraging them to work hard to become edu-
cated women with families and careers. She was so proud that all of her grandchildren furthered their education at North Dakota
cated women with families and careers. She was so proud that all of her grandchildren furthered their education at North Dakota
colleges. Arlyss especially loved visits from her great grandchildren and had the unique ability of making each and everyone feel yone feel
colleges. Arlyss especially loved visits from her great grandchildren and had the unique ability of making each and ever
that they were special and her favorite.
that they were special and her favorite.
Arlyss contributed her talents to her chur
Arlyss contributed her talents to her church and community. She was a lifelong member of Hope Congregational Church and ch and community. She was a lifelong member of Hope Congregational Church and
ser
served as Sunday School Superintendent and Women’s Society Treasurer. She was a member of the Granville Chapter of the ved as Sunday School Superintendent and Women’s Society Treasurer. She was a member of the Granville Chapter of the
Order of Eastern Star for over 75 years as their Secretar
Order of Eastern Star for over 75 years as their Secretary. She was also an active member of the Legion Auxiliary, Granville Cem-y. She was also an active member of the Legion Auxiliary, Granville Cem-
eter
etery Board and Blanch M. Nelson Study Club. She was a great supporter of the local FFA Chapter and was awarded an honorary y Board and Blanch M. Nelson Study Club. She was a great supporter of the local FFA Chapter and was awarded an honorary
chapter degree.
chapter degree.
She will be greatly missed for her support and encouragement that she gave freely without expecting anything in return.
She will be greatly missed for her support and encouragement that she gave freely without expecting anything in return.
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