Lawrence J. Pridie

Lawrence J. "Larry" Pridie, 83, of Sioux City, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at a local care facility. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Reverend Michael Erpelding officiating. Visitation will be Monday, January 21, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. with a Vigil service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences can be directed to meyerbroschapels.com. Larry was born the son of James and Mary (Rooney) Pridie on November 10, 1929 in Sioux City. He received his schooling in the Sioux City schools. Larry married Belva Jean Sturgeon on January 5, 1949 in Sioux City. He worked as a baker at Continental Baking for 37 years. He was given a commendation for 35 years without an accident. Larry liked fishing at Lake Okoboji. He never knew a stranger and really enjoyed visiting with people. He cherished his 1954 black Cadillac, which he loved to work on and show off to everyone. Larry is survived by his wife, Belva Jean of Sioux City; five children, Rita (Steve) Ellwein of Sioux City, Lawrence "Bud" (Barb) Pridie, Jr. of St. George, Utah, Pat (Deb) Pridie of Liberal, Kansas, Danny Pridie of Spearfish, South Dakota, and Susan (Dennis Dumeraux) Krentz of Des Moines, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-granchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, James, Ray, and Pat; and two infant sisters.