Obituary of Rose Julia Eros

Rose Eros passed away on August 11, 2007 in Spiritwood, SK. at the age of 93 years. Rose was born to Steve and Mary Suveges on August 2, 1914 into a family of 10 children. As a young girl she played a ukulele in a band. After a whirl wind courtship she married Steve Eros, June 13, 1932, in Prudhomme. The next day they left for their new home 6 miles south of Spiritwood with a team of horses and wagon. After getting settled they started their family and raised 4 children. Rose loved gardening and she always had vegetables to give away and also used to sell potatoes to the Spiritwood Idylwild Hospital. She was also a school trustee in the Willow Flats School. Rose learned to knit and crochet on her own and made many beautiful things. Her grandchildren can state that she was also a very good cook. In 1973 they sold their farm and moved to Spiritwood. To pass the time they started fishing and had lots of stories about their trips to share with friends and neighbors. They enjoyed many trips out of Alberta to visit their children and grandchildren. As the years went by arthritis started to take over Rose's body and walking became difficult. That is when she got her new scooter which enabled her to go shopping and even visiting many people. In 1987, her husband Steve suffered a stroke and was transferred to Rabbit Lake Nursing Home. Rose moved to Rabbit Lake to be near him and she met many new friends. Rose enjoyed her stay in Rabbit Lake, until she had a stroke and moved into Spiritwood Idylwild Lodge where she spent her past 10 years. She took part in many activities and put many, many puzzles together. Time was spent reading and making hand towels that she gave to family and friends. She also helped look after the flower and garden boxes at the home while she was able. We know there is a new star in heaven now. Rose leaves to mourn her passing, Her children: Agnes Nygaard of Blackfalds, AB. ~George Eros of Calgary, AB. ~Peter Eros of Onoway, AB. ~Marie (John) Balazsi of Rabbit Lake, SK., her 12 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren and 10 Great Great Grandchildren. Her sisters: ~Annie Lepsenyi of Humboldt, SK. ~Julia Lamont of Abbotsfored, BC. ~Mary Letkeman of Enderby, BC. as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rose was predeceased by; Her loving husband Steve on October 23rd, 1993, Her parents Steve and Mary Suveges, A son-in-law Lloyd Nygaard, A daughter-in-law Gloria Eros, A great grandson Stephen Wood, A great granddaughter Kairrsa Balazsi, Her brothers Steve, George and Paul, Her sisters: Elizabeth Frank, Margaret Molmar & Verna Kiss, A brother in-law John Frank and a sister- in-law Mary Suveges. The Vigil Of Prayer was held on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Spiritwood at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial was on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Spiritwood at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Paul De Guzman. The Crossbearer was Colton Balazsi. The Eulogist was Ken Eros. The Honorary Pallbearers were; All relatives and friends who shared in Rose's life. The Active Pallbearers were Terry Balazsi, Clint Balazsi, David Riddell, Dean Riddell, Ken Eros, Cindy Garneau, Donna Berton and Lyle Lepsenyi. The music director was Bill Martodam and Cornie & Marlene Martens sang. In lieu of other tributes memorial donations may be made to the Spiritwood Health Complex Activity Fund. Rose was laid to rest in the Spiritwood Cemetery.