Evelyn Clara Karasinski

November 13, 1927 - October 31, 2025

With sadness but gratitude for a long life, well-lived, the family of Evelyn Clara Karasinski (Anderson) wishes to announce the peaceful passing of their cherished Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Aunt on October 31st, 2025.

Evelyn was born on the family farm just west of Congress, Saskatchewan on November 13, 1927 to Carl and Inga Anderson. She joined older brothers Clarence and Herman and was joined by baby sister Lois six years later.

Evelyn loved music, beautiful clothes and looking after others as a nurse, mother and friend.

Evelyn took piano lessons as a child but soon taught herself to play by ear. She could hear any tune and play it on the piano or organ. One of her early memories was playing hymns on the piano at the Congress Baptist Church, struggling to reach the pedals. In later years she would play for school functions, bridal showers, Rebekah meetings, church and just about any public function where music was needed.

Evelyn graduated as a Registered Nurse from Moose Jaw Union Hospital in 1950 where she made lifelong friends. She spent ten years travelling with friends and stopping in different communities across western Canada to work at the local hospital. They would jump in the car and take a drive. If they liked the look of a town they would check in with the Matron at the hospital and usually start working almost immediately. She returned to Assiniboia around 1960 and did some public health nursing. She recalled driving unmarked gravel roads in the south and one time accidentally ending up on the U.S. side of the border with a trunk full of vaccines and a mild panic.

In August 1960 Evelyn married Ralph James Karasinski, a teacher in Limerick, and they were fortunate to celebrate more than 50 years of marriage. They settled on the family farm just east of town. Joan, Grant and Valerie followed and their family was complete. Evelyn was a devoted Mother and was blessed with a close-knit family and good friends.

Evelyn was predeceased by her beloved husband Ralph, parents, Carl and Inga Anderson, brothers Clarence and Herman, sister Lois, cherished grandson Evan Humen and son-in-law Ron Petrie. She leaves to mourn her children and grandchildren; Joan (Spencer, Stuart and Courtney, Hayley, Andrew and great grandchildren Grayson and Harper) Grant (Daryl and Ross) Valerie and Randy Humen, nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to staff at the Assiniboia Prairie Villa and Ross Payant Nursing Home for their compassionate care over the last several years.

The funeral service for Evelyn will be held at the Trinity United Church, Limerick, SK on November 12, 2025 at 1:30 pm with Reverend Janelle Shaw officiating. Following the interment at Hillcrest Cemetery, everyone is invited to fellowship at the Limerick Community Hall. Donations in memory of Evelyn may be made to the Trinity United Church. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Karasinski family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. For floral orders please contact Moms Florist (Assiniboia) 306-642-4777

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