Roseann was born to Alphonse and Cecile Fowler on January 4, 1934 in the Ferland District, Saskatchewan. She was the oldest child of five. She was raised in the MacDonald Dale School District, Saskatchewan where she attended school. The Fowler family moved to Mankota, Saskatchewan where she got her first job as a nurse’s aide. She met Adam and they married on November 11, 1953. For the first year of their marriage, they lived in Mankota. They then moved to the family farm where they raised eight children. In 1980, Roseann and Adam moved to Swift Current, Saskatchewan. This is when Roseann developed a very successful sewing career. As well as being employed by Rittenger’s Men’s Wear as their seamstress, she also worked many years at Fabricland. At the same time, she was a billet Mom to hockey players.
In 2001, Roseann moved to Regina, Saskatchewan to Benson Manor, across the street from St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church and became a member of the parish. She continued her service with the CWL and this year marked the 65th anniversary of being a member. Before long she was volunteering and always willing to help with whatever was needed. In doing so, she developed many wonderful friendships. She was very proud to become a Lay Minister and sponsored a number of people into the Catholic Faith. Being sponsored by her meant not only joining the church but becoming a part of Roseann’s family.
Roseann also answered the call for the needs of patients in palliative care. She made quilts, the Last Tear handkerchiefs, angel (burial) dresses and bonnets, pediatric beads of courage bags, Covid-19 face masks and nursing caps. The sheer volume and quality of her work was impressive. But more important is that her gifts were created and offered with so much love and compassion. The countless organizations she was involved with will miss her in many ways.
Our beautiful Mom was strong, compassionate, giving, hardworking and multi-talented. She was a quiet volunteer, always giving both her time and talents. She was both the fabric of our family and the stitches that held us together. She was a constant presence and supporter in our lives. She celebrated every joy in her kid’s and grandkid’s lives. She felt every sorrow too. Somehow, we thought we had a lot more time together.
We miss you deeply. Love You Forever.
ROSEANN IS LOVINGLY REMEMBERED BY:
Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren:
Geri Schafer and her children:
Kimberlee (Luke) Cobb and children Parker and Lennon
Lindsey Hyde
Roland (Joan) Schafer and their children:
Ian (Laurel) Schafer and children Violet and Jett
Alexis (Jay) Harvey and children Leah, Avery and Isabelle
Erica Schafer
Evan (Kristin) Schafer and children Aliana, Zoey and Katie
Joan (Roger) Gobeil and their children:
Paul (Chelsi) Gobeil and children Paisley and Simon
Julie Gobeil
Charles (Anne) Schafer and their children:
Scott Schafer
Rachel Schafer
Michelle Schafer and her children:
Louise Rioux
Janine Rioux
Maureen (Howard) Ellis and their children:
Justin (Amy) Ellis
Spencer (Kelsey) Ellis
Roslyn (Ryan) Schafer and their children:
Cam (Loren) Schafer
Sarah Schafer (Ryan)
Glennys (Arnold) Chow and their children
Brooke Chow
Connor Chow
Her sisters and brother:
Florence (Peter) Kress, Margaret (Gary) Breckenridge, Marie (Jim) Campbell, Tom (Elaine) Fowler
Numerous nieces, nephews and friends
PREDECEASED BY:
Her husband Adam, infant son Richard, granddaughter Paige Chow, and her parents Alphonse and Cecile Fowler
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a Private Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. You are invited to attend Roseann’s service virtually at: www.resurrectionparish.ca then click the livestream link.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hospitals of Regina Foundation Inc. (designate Palliative Care), #225 – 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, S4P 4B3 (www.hrf.sk.ca) or The Twinkle Star Project Inc., P.O. Box 99900 MC 518 884, RPO Cathedral, Regina, SK, S4T 1G1 (www.twinklestarproject.com).
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Roseann Schafer June 15th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Regina, Province: Saskatchewan