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ODARKA SAVELLA TROSKY-POLITZER
Born: Aug 27, 1932
Date of Passing: Aug 27, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryODARKA SAVELLA TROSKY-POLITZER
Odarka was born in Dauphin, MB to Very Rev. H. D. Hrycyna and Maria Hrycyna. She married Michael (Hal) Trosky in 1958, and in 1961, welcomed their only child, Deanne, into the world. Hal passed away in 1969.
In 1987, Odarka married Edward J Politzer, who recently passed away in December of 2023.
Left to cherish her memory are her immediate family of Deanne (David) Wasylyshen, grandchildren, Kaira (Myles) Rumsey, Derek Wasylyshen (Jayde), and great-granddaughter Margot Rumsey; and her extended family of Ben Wasylyshen (Evelyn), Brad Hrycyna, Paula Hrycyna (Clark) and Lesia Nazerewich. She was also predeceased by her only sibling Al Hrycyna and wife Eileen, and Ted and Evelyn Wasylyshen.
A private family funeral has taken place, with interment to follow at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 07, 2024, Sep 07, 2024
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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I both worked and studied at the Faculty of Education, U of M, and I remember Dr. Trosky very well. When I decided to enrol as a student, (I had been working in the office for a few years) she was one of my biggest supporters, and was always interested in my academic and personal progress. She was my faculty advisor during my certification year; her insight and constructive analyses were always positive, leaving one feeling teaching WAS the right career. I will never forget, after one lesson, Dr. Trosky got down and involved with the Grade 2 class with whom I was working! I was her only assessment that day, so she just stayed a bit longer and enjoyed the kids. It was a whole other side of her I'd never seen. When I graduated, she took me to the Faculty Club for a congratulatory luncheon. I will never forget her kindness. She was a demanding professor, who expected her students to work to their highest ability. She took no nonsense, no slacking, but she was always available for her students. She was a powerhouse; in fact, when I first began working in the office and had only just met her (not knowing her name yet) I tried to describe her to my boss. I described her as “a dark haired woman, carrying a briefcase, dress really well, excellent jewellery, really tall.” My boss said that that could have been Dr. Trosky, except she’s quite tiny. (His words). It turned out the woman was Dr. Trosky, but she left such an impression on people, she seemed larger than life. And she truly was. Rest in peace, Dr. Trosky. Thank you for your time. Lesley Wallis, class of ‘89 - Posted by: Lesley Senior (Ex-student) on: Sep 07, 2024
