Evelyn (nee Roenspies) FrocMarch 13, 1933 - September 12, 2012
The sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Evelyn (nee Roenspies) Froc of Humboldt, SK, (and formerly of Lake Lenore, SK) occurred at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. She was 79 years of age. Evelyn, the second daughter of Albert Sr. and Clementine (nee LeBorgne) Roenspies was born on March 13, 1933, at home on their farm in the St. James district. She began her education at Hat Creek Rural School. In 1942, the family moved to Lac Vert in the Kermaria district, west of Naicam, SK. School continued there. Kermaria was an isolated area. Evelyn took grades nine and 10 by correspondence, and grades 11 and 12 were completed in Pleasantdale, where she worked for her room and board, because her parents could not afford to send her to school. From 1952 to 1953, she was a supervising teacher in the Leviathan School district. After that, Evelyn attended Teachers' College in Saskatoon. She spent the next three-and-a-half years at Pathlow, SK. While on the family farm, she spent most of her time outside helping her father and brothers, which she enjoyed much more than doing housework. On July 2, 1957, Evelyn married Victor Froc at Kermaria. Their union was blessed with five children, four sons and one daughter. The Frocs lived in Tisdale, SK, for a while, then in 1967, the family moved to Lake Lenore, where Evelyn continued her teaching career and Victor worked for Hertz Bus Limited as a mechanic. Over the years, most of their activities centered around their family, especially summer vacations spent camping and fishing in Northern Saskatchewan. On March 20, 1995, Victor passed away. Evelyn continued to reside in Lake Lenore until 2000, when she moved into Humboldt. The following year, she met Joe Greve, who has been her close companion ever since. Always a lady who had a zest for life and enjoyed a variety of hobbies and interests, Evelyn especially loved dancing, being a hostess on Reggie's bus trips, and volunteering at the Good Neighbor Store, the Vintage Club, and at many other community events. She was also known for her love of gardening and her delicious baking, particularly bread, buns, pies and cakes. Of utmost importance to her was her family, of whom she was very proud. Evelyn will be lovingly remembered by Joe Greve of Humboldt; her five children and their families: Glen (Dianne) Froc of Saskatoon, Barrett, Evan (fiancée Kristyn), Erik, and Alexander; Rodney (Melanie) Froc of Prince Albert, SK, Ryan (Chantel) and son Liam, and Kera (Cory); Neil (Melody) Froc of Chilliwack, BC, Melissa (Kevin) and children Rhaea and Edgerin, Angela (Chad) and children Maddison, Adriel, and a baby on the way, Brittany (fiancé Micah), Sheldon (Tommy), and Aaron; Dianne (David) Madey of Regina, SK, Renee and Jillian; and Denis (Sandra) Froc of Prince Albert, Michael; two sisters and two brothers: Caroline (Camille) Rohel of Humboldt; Phyllis Fouhse of Spalding, SK; Phillip (Ellen) Roenspies of Rose Valley, SK; and Denis (Denise) Roenspies of St. Brieux, SK; sister-in-law, Doris Roenspies of Melfort, SK; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Victor Froc (March 20, 1995); her first grandchild, Christopher Froc (August 28, 1984); parents, Albert Sr. and Clementine (nee LeBorgne) Roenspies; brother, Albert Roenspies Jr.; and by two brothers-in-law: Harold Fouhse and Ed Schultz. The Prayer Service for Evelyn was held at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Sunday, September 16, 2012, at 7:30 p.m., led by Jenny Irwin and organist Dolores Hinz. Scripture readers were Brittany Froc and Angela Goertzen, and the eulogy was delivered by Glen Froc. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Anthony's R.C. Church, Lake Lenore, on Monday, September 17, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Richard Meidl, OSB. Others taking part were: Kera Froc, crossbearer; Brittany Froc and Angela Goertzen, scripture readers; Barrett, Evan, Sheldon, Erik, Alexander and Aaron Froc, intentions; Renee and Jillian Madey, giftbearers; and Denis Roenspies, communion minister. Music ministry was provided by Colette (nee Rohel) Gerwing and the St. Anthony's Parish Funeral Choir. Honorary pallbearers were "all those who shared in Evelyn's life". Active pallbearers were Barrett, Evan, Sheldon, Erik, Alexander and Aaron Froc. Interment followed at St. Anthony's R.C. Cemetery, Lake Lenore. Memorial donations may be directed to either Habitat for Humanity or the St. Anthony's R.C. Cemetery Fund. Condolences to the family may be emailed to [email protected]. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
