Violette Koski
December 16, 1916 – November 13, 2017

It is with saddened hearts the family of Violette Adeline (nee Gorsalitz) Koski of St. Mary’s Villa, Humboldt, SK announce her passing at her residence on Monday, November 13, 2017.  She was 100 years of age.  Violette was born on Saturday, December 16, 1916 to John and Mary (nee Ross) Gorsalitz at Humboldt, SK.  She left home at the young age of thirteen and worked for various doctors in Humboldt.  Violette married Anthony Koski on November 23, 1938.  They spent many happy years on the farm in the Sinnett area, and then moved into Humboldt in 1987.  Violette moved into St. Mary’s Villa in November, 2015.  Violette became known as “Granny” after her first grandchild was born.  Her grandchildren were the light of her life.  Violette loved to read, knit, crochet, sew, and play games.  She was also a fabulous cook and could whip up a meal in no time flat on Sundays when the kids and grandkids came out to the farm.  Violette had a quiet nature with a fiery sense of humour.  She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.  Violette will be lovingly remembered by her children: Bill Koski and family, Peter Koski, David (Stacey) Koski and children Danielle and Samantha; Lawrence (Bernice) Koski and family, Sheldon (Erika) Koski, Sherry (Bill) Parker and son Bryson; Barbara (Allan) Schriener and family, Tammy (Monte) Cristo and  family, Nathan (Carrie) Mamer and their children Kadence and Alexander, Sarah Mamer (Matt) and their daughter Ellia; Todd (Val) Schriener and family, Denisha, and Brianna;  Dennis (Lois) Koski and family Michelle (Mike) Miller and their children Jacob and Claire, Chelsey (Devon) Hoff and their children Kayden and Berlyn, Jesse (Amanda) Harper and daughter Emersyn; Cheryl (Doug) Hamilton and family Jeremy, Melissa (Chris) Pardy and children, Abigail, Keegan and Chelsea, Travis (Cindy) Hamilton and family, Ethan, Naomi and Aiden, Justin (Candice) Hamilton; Robert (Donna) Koski and family, Tara (Dana) Christiansen and children Owen and Lexi, Tracy (Jeremy) Krieger and children Madison and Casadi, Kari Koski (Oliver) and children James and Clara; step-sisters and step-brothers, Armella Massey, Blanche Bean, Robert Gorsalitz, Anna (Dennis) Niekamp, Joseph (Carol) Gorsalitz, Sr. Marie Gorsalitz, Genevieve (Leonard) Johnson, Lois (George) Layden, Kenneth Gorsalitz; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Violette was predeceased by her husband Anthony; son Ronald; daughter-in-law Marie; parents John and Mary (nee Ross) Gorsalitz; sister Leona Kushner; step-sisters, Theresa Bauer, Norma Vaughan; and step-brothers, John Gorsalitz and Harvey Gorsalitz.  A Prayer Service was held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK at 7:30 p.m., presided by Nestor Trach with organist Darlene Cash. Scripture readers were Bill Parker and Madison Krieger.  A Funeral Mass was offered on Friday, November 17, 2017 at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, SK at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Michael Yaremko.  Others taking part were: Justin Hamilton, crossbearer; Cindy Hamilton and Denisha Schriener, scripture readers; Cindy Hamilton intentions; Abigail Pardy and Casadi Krieger, giftbearers; Danielle Koski and Samantha Koski, memorial table attendants; director, Loretta Schugmann with organist Dolores Hinz and members of St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir, music ministry; David Koski, urnbearer.  Interment followed at St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sinnett, SK.  Memorial Donations may be directed to St. Mary’s Villa Foundation P.O. Box 1743 Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)