This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4237.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pasko, Roxie Jeanette Porter Oct. 30, 1918 - March 11, 2007 ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 03/22/2007 Roxie J. Pasko, 88, Missouri Valley, died March 11, 2007 at Longview Home, Missouri Valley. Roxie Jeanette Pasko was born Oct. 30, 1918 in Whiting to Earl and Lillian (Stacy) Porter. She was the youngest of the four Porter girls and had a half sister who came later. Roxie graduated from Whiting High School in 1936. She met a young motorcyclist when he came into a local restaurant where she was working in Whiting. Roxie was married to Steve Pasko, June 16, 1940. Steve went to serve in World War II and Roxie filled that time by going to Bible College in Waxahachie, Tex. Later on, she moved to St. Louis and played baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals, when they began recruiting women players, since male players were in short supply during the war. She played short stop for the Cardinals, something she was very proud of. Roxie had three successful careers. She worked for J.C. Penney Co., ran a homemade ice cream stand from 1947 to 1970, and then worked at Longview Home as Activi! ty Director for 25 years. She had several hobbies which included clowning as "Rocko" the clown, painting scenery and still life, and traveling. She and Steve enjoyed spending winters in Florida, where she volunteered doing clowning and playing in a ukulele club. Steve died in 1997. Roxie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Steve; and sisters, Gladys Ferrell, Earlene Porter, Mary Rose Loos, and Katherine Cobb. Survivors include: her half sister, Penny Long; dear friend, Dee Stueve, Missouri Valley. nieces, nephews; and many other dear friends who felt as if she were a mother and grandmother to them. Funeral Services were held at Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, March 14, Pastor Don Robinson, officiant. Organist was Barb Sherer, vocalist was Rex Gochenour. Casket Bearers were: Jerry Sherer, Kelly Sherer, Jacob Hedger, John Sherer, Jason Sherer, and Kyle Sherer. Interment was in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Missouri Valley. Memorials may be given to Deaf Missions at the ! Church of the Nazarene, Missouri Valley. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.