It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our mom, gramma Nan, great gramma, and great-great gramma Annie Eunice Marjorie Rogers in Moosomin Hospital, on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at the age of 93 years young.
Eunice is survived by 9 children: Fran (Glen) Wilson, Norma (Ron) Coffee, Reg Rogers, Dwayne (Rose) Rogers, Sandra Kinney (Allan Anderson), Shirley (Darrell) Lamontagne, Helen Rogers, Danny (Linda) Rogers, and Gordon (Cindy) Rogers; 32 grandchildren: Calvin (Kate) Wilson, Carla (Mike)Patterson, Cheyenne Peepeetc; Lana (Ed) Young, Lynette (Mark) Porter, Kevin (Shelagh) Coffey, Ken Coffey; Corey (Sheila) Rogers, Tanya( Dave ) Rogers, Candace (Brett) Clark; Tara (Kris) Rogers, Justin Rogers, Brandice (Tyson) Petterson, Michael ( Leah ) Rogers, Tammy (Damien) Lenek, Brian (Allison)Rogers, Angie (Rod)Higa, Ryan Kinney, Tamara (Greg) Hackson, Damon (Jessica) Lamontagne, Tyrel ( Jennifer) Lamontagne, Alica Lamontagne (Jeff) Mcwhirter; Ryan(Caitin) House, Tyler (Emily) House, Bobbie (Will )Fleeting, Casey (Tara) Rogers, Nikki (Alec) Romineau, Jesse Rogers, Kristen Rogers, Tara McPhearson, Kolton and Taren Fairbrother. She is survived by 70 great grandchildren: Stephanie Klemp Danielle and Tyler Wilson; Jake (Kayle)Porte; Amaryah (Colin) Porter; Joey (Brent ) Petterson; Levi Petterson; Allisa (Brandon )Hydum; Jessy, Nikki, Kayden, Samantha, and Peyton Coffey; Jaden, Riley, and Chloe Roger; Ty Rogers; Cail and Ava Clark; Kanyn Ayvre, Emery, and Kolton Rogers; Turner, Haylie, Waylon and Rowdy Petterson; Dana and Dyson Rogers; Kyle, Sierra,Gabe and Titan Lenek; Zyler and Aiden Rogers,Elsie and Eric Trumbley; Tatum, Brock and Sophie Higa; Emily Church, Ryder Holthe and Walker Hackson; Nya and Josh Lamontagne; Heidi and Kasper Lamontagne; Aiden and Soryn Mcwhirter; Jill and Jada House; Bella and Calum House; Will JR. and wee baby Fleeting; Sydney, Cayden and Sierra McPhearson; Avah, Brianna and Mackenzie Rogers; Ryder, Landon, Colton and Kinley Rogers; Isabell and Evelyn Rogers; Jaxx and Harper Rogers; and Dreyton Fairbrother . Lastly, Eunice is survived by her 9 great-great grandchildren: Landon and Rhett Klemp/Wilson; Marcus, Jax and Ronnin Hydum; Zander and Whitley Porter; Kieran and Alice Coffey. Family is a big part of Eunice’s legacy. Her heart was huge and she wrote, “I love my family dearly”, my grandkids, and my sons and daughters in law. She always said no one child is more important than the next and that she loves us all the same. Mom thought we are “a great gang with lots of fun and laughter,” and was “proud of everyone.” Eunice is also survived by her sisters in law Phyllis and Sylvia Weatherald, her cousins, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Eunice was predeceased by her late husband George Rogers, her son Barry Rogers, and her infant daughter; her parents Connie and Lillian Weatherald; her brothers Peter Webb, Gerald, Don, and Lionel Weatherald; her sister Audrey Johnson; her brothers in law Les, Norman, and Wilf Rogers, her sisters in law Bessy Greenbank and Edith Rogers, as well as her son in law Wilf Kinney.
Eunice was born in Wawota, Saskatchewan on November 29, 1926 to Connie and Lillian Weatherald. She was raised in a log shack with her 3 brothers Gerald, Don, Lionel; and her sister Audrey. When her mother passed away Peter (Webb) was an infant, and Eunice and some of her family were moved into the Fernley Convent where she attained her schooling. It was there she studied and kept a watchful eye on her brothers and sister.
After leaving the convent she went to live with her father and sibling. One of her cousins tells stories of coming to play with the boys in her family and fondly remembers Eunice for her excellent meals and her kind demeanour. When Eunice was a teen she worked for her Aunt Emma and Uncle Elmer Smulan as their housekeeper. It was there she met George Rogers who later become her husband. Eunice was 18 when she married George on December 5, 1944 in Wawota, Saskatchewan. He built her a little house on Railway Street and there they began to raise their family. They had ten children (5 girls, 5 boys) and as their family grew so did the need to expand their house.
Eunice was a hard worker and a caring mother. It was important for her to assure meals were on time, baking was done, clothes were made, washed, and in good repair all the while balancing the needs of her children to the best of her ability. We fondly remember coming home after school and being greeted by her warm smile, and the smell of freshly baked bread, homemade donuts, cakes and cooking. One of the important lessons mom taught us was the difference between wants and needs. Eunice was a true matriarch, kept close watch over her children and made sure to have regular contact with her extended family and friends.
When her husband became ill Eunice gained employment at the Wawota Hospital. There she advanced to the role of head cook and was oftentimes complimented on the meals she made. They were known to be nutritious, balanced and tasty. Eunice was employed there for 10 years before she retired.
Eunice and George loved to travel, be it on a family vacation or a trip to Alaska, across Canada, or into the States. Eunice was a social person and a sincere friend. She was a prudent shopper and a generous giver. During her later years Eunice gave much of her time to volunteer work for the United Church, and to the local thrift store where many churches in her community benefited. Mom could never sit idle. In the span of her lifetime she knit hundreds of pairs of mittens for her family, her friends, and for different charities.
Eunice and George were married for 62 years, and Eunice lived in the house that George built for 70 years. Last August, 2019 Eunice moved into the Maryfield Villa where she was very happy to enjoy the company of many of her life-long friends.
We will remember mom for her genuine love, kindness, for the many lessons in life she taught us. Eunice will never be forgotten by her friends and her family.
As a result of the restrictions regarding Covid -19, and the current government recommendations, a private family service, as per her request, will be held at a later date at the Fernley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Eunice may be made to The Wawota Lions Club.
Arrangements are in care of G.R. Carscadden Funeral Chapels, Moosomin, Sask. SOG 3NO.
