GROSETH

1930 - 2023

GROSETH - It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Iris Groseth (nee: Nicholson). She passed away peacefully at the age of 92.
Iris was born to Sandra and Norman Nicholson on June 13, 1930 and was the youngest of ten siblings. She started grade one at Spruce Dale school north of Dubuc. In her second school year the family moved to town where Iris attended school until her graduation. Iris married the love of her life, Lawrence Groseth on October 20, 1951. Iris and Lawrence raised two children, Daphne and Rodney.
Iris belonged to the UCW, Deborah Rebecca Lodge and the Dubuc Seniors Center where she enjoyed socializing. Throughout her life she worked as a telephone operator and later worked at the Credit Union until retirement. Iris had great respect for Pieter, who was her manager and friend for many years. She enjoyed special occasions and frequent visits from friends and family where she could serve her delicious apple pies. Iris was an excellent seamstress and also enjoyed gardening and baking.
After her husband, Lawrence passed, she continued to live on the farm but eventually moved to Estevan to an apartment. A few years later she moved to St. Joseph's Long Term Care where she received excellent care from the nurses, aids and staff.
Iris is survived by her daughter, Daphne (Neil), grandchildren, Joanne (Bruce), Brent (Chandra), Reid (Brianne) great-grandchildren, Alexis, Clarke and Carver. Her son, Rodney (June), grandchildren, Elizabeth (Kevin), great grandchildren, Ella and Jordyn. Granddaughter, Lexa (Cody), great grandchild, Asher. Brother Richard, sister-in-law Winnie, and sister-in-law Carrie.
Iris passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023. She will be dearly missed by her children, family, neighbours and friends.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre, Yorkton, SK., with the interment to follow in the Garden of St. Matthew, Yorkton Memorial Gardens.
A Livestream of the funeral can be found on Bailey's website@bailey'sfuneralhome.com Memorial donations in memory of Iris may be made to the Dubuc Senior Centre or the Dubuc Hall as gifts of remembrance. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton.