It is with great sadness that the family of Evelyn Mary Dorsch announces her passing on November 9, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Evelyn was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Lydia Axford and infant daughter Janice Dorsch. Evelyn will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 66 years, Fred Dorsch of Trossachs; son, Frank Dorsch of Saskatoon; daughter, Kathy (Alan) Dennett of West Kelowna, BC; daughter, Louise (Blair) Lansdell of Regina; son, Eric (Twyla) Dorsch of Trossachs, and daughter, Janet (Rod) Deibert of Bolton, ON; grandchildren: Jessica (Brad) Szydlik, Andrew Dennett, William Lansdell, Richard (Toni) Lansdell, Sarah Lansdell, Erica, Shana, Rebecca, Steven, Lydia Dorsch, Shelby, Payton, Morgan and Reid Deibert; great grandchildren: Rowen Szydlik and Thea and Thad Lansdell; cat, Butch and dog, Nicky as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Evelyn was born at her homestead and was the only child of Lydia and Frank Axford. She grew up on the family farm near Trossachs and completed her high school education in Trossachs. Evelyn then took a commercial course and worked in Weyburn until 1948. Evelyn married Fred Dorsch later in 1948 and together they lived on the farm near Trossachs. Together they raised six children as well as some cattle, poultry and grew grain. Evelyn belonged to the Trossachs United Church and was the recording secretary for the United Church Women as well as for the local church board. Evelyn and Fred never retired as Evelyn always wished to remain on the farm. Evelyn’s family is thankful that she died peacefully and never had to leave the home she loved. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Visitation was held on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Fletcher Funeral Chapel from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and the Funeral Service was held on Friday, November 14 from Grace United Church, Weyburn with Reverend SunDo Hyun officiating. Interment took place at Trossachs Cemetery, Trossachs. Pallbearers were Andrew Dennett, William Lansdell, Richard Lansdell, Brad Szydlik, Steven Dorsch and Bob Cooper. Donations in memory of Evelyn may be made to the Radville Marian Health Centre. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, 306-842-5432.
