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Edwina Grace ‘Win’ Sroufe

Written on May 6, 2019 by Staff Reporter

Categories: Kosciusko County, Obituaries Archive 2019

Edwina Grace “Win” Sroufe, 75, North Webster, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Dec. 14, 1943, in Beach Grove to Edward Robert and Irene (Balint) Eves.

She graduated from North Western High School in Kokomo and attended International Business College in Fort Wayne. She was married on Dec. 20, 1968, in Fort Wayne, to Jon Watson Sroufe who preceded her on Sept. 23, 2018.

She was formerly employed at International Harvester where she appeared in the first instructional video introducing computer technology to the business environment. Her business acumen carried over to her being instrumental in starting Sroufe Healthcare in Ligonier along with her husband, Jon.

She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Syracuse and attended Salem Community Church in Wilmot. She was a member of the Tippecanoe Country Club where she enjoyed great success as a member of the Tennis League as well as playing on the Warsaw Travel Team. She served as a Mobile Meals driver for many years in addition to supporting the causes that make days better for others. She will be remembered for her loving, generous, selfless manner.

She is survived by her identical twin sister, Edie Watson, North Webster; brother: Edward William (Barb) Eves of Kokomo,; nieces and nephews: Erin (Gary) Smith of North Webster; Lisa (Eric) Gronowski of Geneva, Ill.; Dr. Troy Watson of Santa Fe, N.M.; and Brian (Anita) Eves of Bradenton, Fla.; great nieces and nephews: Abi & Ali Smith, Sage Watson, Jordan Witmer, Kayla Gronowski, Ryker Watson, and Parker Gronowski.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. Visitation will be from 5-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster. Memorial services will follow at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home with Pastor Gary Colby officiating. Private burial will take place in the Salem Cemetery in Wilmot.

Preferred memorials may be given to the Salem Community Church, 11188 West 325 S-57, Larwill, IN 46764 or New Hope Pet Rescue, 72555 Co Rd 29, Syracuse, IN 46567. To send condolences to the family in memory of Win Sroufe, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com

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