F. Gorowsky

Gorowsky Frances Eileen (Rooney) Age 83 Of White Bear Lake She passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10th, 2016. Frances Eileen is survived by her seven loving children: Roxanne Markham, Sandra (Bruce Huber), Donald (Joan Comstock), Daniel, Susie (Michael Anderson), John (Elizabeth Wahl), Steven (Janel Godmare), 25 great and grandchildren, brothers Don and Terry Rooney, sisters Mary Ann Koch (Dick), Dorothy Feldman (Tom) and Kathy Hagkull (Ron), and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Larry ("Buck") and husband. Eileen's life was forever changed when her loving husband Donald (Rocky) of 59 years passed away in December 2012. Eileen was born on November 25, 1932 in St. Paul, MN. She grew up in White Bear Lake on the family farm on County Road E, which became the landmark Rooney's Nursery. She graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1950 and left home to work in Washington DC as a "government girl." She returned to White Bear Lake and married Donald Gorowsky in October 1953. Together they made their home in White Bear Lake and raised seven children, while remaining active in many social activities. Eileen loved her large family and her many friends. She especially enjoyed adventure travels with her three sisters. Visitation will be at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake on Thursday evening from 4-7 and 1 hour before Mass on Friday at 11:30AM, at CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X, 3878 Highland Avenue in White Bear Lake. Reception & lunch to follow. Eileen will be fondly remembered as a kind, gentle, caring, loving and devoted friend, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. Memorials preferred.