Obituary of Ardy Volk

Volk, Ardy Age 84, of Plymouth, MN, met her Savior on May 23, 2016 surrounded by her family after a long bout with medullary abdominal cancer. Valedictorian of Mankato High School, class of 1949, Ardy won several awards for speech and music and edited her class yearbook. She played the drums in high school, college, and throughout her life. 50-year member of Peace Presbyterian Church, St. Louis Park, MN, she was a Deacon, Deacon Shepherdess, Elder, Treasurer, and Junior Choir Director for many years. Former member of Minnesota State Board of Realtors and of Minnesota Head Trauma Association. Ardy graduated from the U of M with honors in 1977 with a B.A. in Sociology, Child Psychology, and Theatre Arts, creating her own degree. Accountant and Real Estate Closer for many years. She wrote many clever parodies, performed at her many parties. Ardy visited dozens of countries on over 100 vacations, and planned vacations for friends and family. She used her theater background as a moderator and actress for Storytime Players, presenting theatrical readings to children. She was a dedicated and skilled bridge player. Other interests included public speaking, time share trading, tax preparation, investing, tennis, bowling, croquet, swimming, music and computers. Preceded in death by parents, Evelyn and Warren Denison, and brother, Bill Denison. Survived by loving husband of 65 years, Bob; children Karen (Mark Good) Volk, sons Dr. Randall (Carol) Volk, Scott Volk and Greg (Ruth) Volk; grandchildren, Marjie, Jeremy, Francie and Tommy Volk; sisters, Mary (Dr. William) Nelson and Barbara O’Connor; along with countless loving relatives and friends. Memorial service 11am on Friday, June 3rd at Peace Presbyterian Church, 7624 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN 55426. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Peace Presbyterian Church or the American Cancer Society.