Obituary of Valerie Prosko

Valerie Urette Louise, beloved wife of Mervin Prosko was taken suddenly in a fatal accident on May 22/10, 4 miles south of Parkerview. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister Audrey. She was the eldest of 3 children born to Albert and Marie Heslip. She was born in Melville on June 14, 1941, where she was raised and helped on the family farm until they moved to Rose Valley, Sk. Being a very capable student, she completed Grade 12 and moved on to work at many various jobs through her life. She met and married Mervin Prosko on November 21, 1960. They lived in a few rural towns in Saskatchewan and later settled with their family in Flin Flon, MB. Later moving to Yorkton then to farm and enjoy country living, then back to Yorkton where they planned to retire. She was always very active in her life, from being a pitcher on a softball team, to being in a curling league when she was younger, to camping and fishing trips with the family to later turning to many different crafts of which she most enjoyed crocheting afghans (at least 1 each winter!) She always loved trying new things and nothing ever intimidated her - she always put her all into anything she did and she succeeded at everything she put her mind to. But she would always put her work aside to have a coffee with family or friends, whether over the phone or at the kitchen table. She always made time for the people she cared for. She maintained a full garden every year. She loved to cook and bake and no one ever went away hungry and there was always a care package going home with you. She was always willing to help when needed. Her family was always her main focus, making sure we were always safe and secure - there was no doubt in her love for her family - they were always first in mind, no matter what she was doing or planning. She was our courage, our strength and our hope and she was always there for support when ever needed. Valerie leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Mervin: her children Leslie (Flin Flon, MB), Grant (Saltcoats, SK) Jocelyn and Greg (Regina, SK) along with 5 grandchildren, Amanda, Jessica, Dylan, Aaron & Joshua, her brother Ed and wife Bev Heslip (Prince George, BC) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Service was held on Friday, May 28th, at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Pastor Steve Rosluk officiating. The organist, Amanda Buhler led in the singing of the hymns, Amazing Grace, Precious Lord, Take My Hand and Just As I Am. Darlene Daum paid tribute with a poem. A poem, Miss Me - But Let Me Go was recited by Pastor Steve. The cremation interment will take place at a later date. Condolences to the family can be emailed to baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Friday, May 28th, 2010 2:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre