Blanche Agnes Waska

February 9, 1926 - June 22, 2020

Blanche Waska passed away peacefully on June 22nd and now is enjoying being with Jesus and other loved ones in her heavenly home. She was born in Chicago and retired with her loving husband Bill to Ft. Lauderdale, FL where they lived happily together for many years. Blanche was an excellent bridge player and enjoyed gardening as an outdoor hobby. They then moved to Sarasota so they could be closer to her sister, Lillian and her sister's family. She was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Sarasota and became active in several of its ministries including her favorite -- the prayer shawl ministry. Blanche spent the final months of her life at the Pines of Sarasota where she was wonderfully cared for. Blanches passing was preceded by the death of her dear husband Bill and her son Billy, as well as her brothers, Frank and Bob, and her sister Lillian. She is survived by her eight nieces and nephews; Linda, Jim, Kathy, Scott, Gary, Len, Dan and Drew. Due to the Covid 19 situation, the family has chosen to forego a traditional memorial service. Instead, a private gathering for the immediate family will be held to remember her life. Blanche will be buried in Chicago, joining other members of her family. Gifts to Blanche's memory may be made to: ​Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7461 Prospect Road, Sarasota, FL 34243 ​or to ​Pines of Sarasota, 1501 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236