Obituary of Lawrence "Larry" Allan Trost

Lawrence "Larry" Trost, a devoted husband, loving father and a hardworking man passed away after a short battle with cancer on December 6, 2021 at the age of 67 years old. Larry was the eldest child born to Christian and Betty Lou Trost on September 17, 1954. Larry grew up on the Trost family farm west of Yorkton on Orkney Road. As a child and an adult, he was involved with many sporting teams. He would repeatedly tell stories about his fastball with the Orcadia ball team, his slapshot with the Springside Flyers or his arching slow pitch for the Springside Allstars. His involvement in sports brought many special friendships that he leaves behind. After graduating from the Yorkton Regional High School, Larry worked at Yorkton Concrete and Potzus Construction. Farming was always at his core and he returned to his family's homestead in the 1980's. He helped grow and prosper the family farm and always enjoyed early morning coffee meetings with the guys and countless suppers in the field. In 1984 Larry met the love of his life Cheryl (Bucknum). They were blessed with four beautiful daughters who he was very proud of. Brittany (B), Christine (Queeny), April (Lynnie), and Desiree (Adeline). Even with his work on the farm, his children always came first. He attended figure skating practice, ball tournaments, 4-H days, and made countless trips with his girl's activities. Larry was full of passion. His demeanour was rough around the edges but those who knew him closely were aware of the façade. He had a heart of gold that opened widely for those close to him. Larry preferred grain farming over cattle. Yet, his girl's gentle persuasion ensured there were numerous animals on the farm throughout the years. Each animal came with a memory and a story to cherish and will be told for years to come. Larry retired from farming in 2011 but always looked forward to the fall and was lucky enough to help his brother at Harvest time. "Once a farmer, always a farmer." Upon Larry's retirement, he worked alongside his family to build a cabin big enough for the clan at Prairie Lake Lodge, Lake of the Prairies in 2011. It was his dream to live at a place where he could always be surrounded by family. Fishing, golfing, quadding are staple activities and the cabin has quickly become a gathering place for the entire family. It will be a place where memories and stories will be shared while new ones are created. Larry was one of a kind. He had a special place in the heart of those who knew him. Larry was devoted to his family and instilled this belief in his girls. Apart from having so much love for his wife and girls, his grandchildren were his pride and joy. Rosalie, Easton, Ryder, Eden and Adrianna; their childhood energy and zest for life would leave Larry asking when they will be coming back to visit again. Larry is predeceased by his parents Christian and Betty Lou Trost, sister Catherine Trost. His father and mother-in-law, Everett and Adeline Bucknum. Larry leaves to mourn his passing his wife Cheryl. His daughters, Brittany & Brett McGregor of Springside (son Easton, daughter Eden), Christine & Brett Strang of Springside (son Ryder), April & Edward Dreger of Yorkton (daughters Rosalie & Adrianna) and Desiree Trost of Balgonie. Brothers, Bruce, Robert (Denita), Perry and Jason (Kerrilyn) Trost. As well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. Larry will be deeply missed by family, friends and all who knew him. The Farmer's Creed I believe that a man's greatest pride is his dignity and that no calling bestows this more abundantly than farming. I believe that hard work and honest sweat are the building blocks of a person's character. I believe that farming, despite it's hardships and disappointments, is the most honest and honourable way a man can spend his days on earth. I believe that farming nurtures the close family ties that make life rich in ways that money can't buy. I believe my children are learning values that will last a lifetime and can be learned in no other way. I believe farming provides education for life and that no other occupation teaches so much about birth, growth and maturity in such a variety of ways. I believe that the best things in life are indeed free; the splendour or a sunrise, the rapture of wide open spaces and the exhilarating sight of your land greening each spring. I believe that true happiness comes from watching your crops ripen in the field, your children grow tall in the sun, your whole family feels pride that springs from their shared experience. I believe that by my toil, I am giving more to the world than I am taking from it: an honour that does not come to all men. I believe that my life will be measured ultimately by what I have done for my fellow man, and by this statement I fear no judgement. I believe when a man grows old and sums up his days, he should be able to stand tall and feel pride in the life he's lived. I believe in farming, because it makes all this possible. A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, December 10, 2021 from Westview United Church with Rev. Deborah Smith officiating. The organist was Shani Apland. Music shared was "How Great Thou Art", "In The Garden" and "Radio GaGa". The eulogy was given by Desiree, April, Christine and Brittany. The interment followed in Orkney Cemetery with Larry's Girls serving as urn bearers. Memorial donations in memory of Larry may be made to the Orkney Historical Society Box 165, Yorkton, SK., S3N 2V7 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association 917 A Albert St., Regina, SK., S4R 2P6 as gifts of remembrance. Service Details. 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