Theresa Beatrice Prochaska Rogers, age 69, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 26, 2015 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Theresa was born February 3, 1946 in Enid, Oklahoma, daughter of Joseph Prochaska and Silva (Stoner) Prochaska. Theresa lived in Pond Creek, Oklahoma in her youth and moved to Oklahoma City and Enid, Oklahoma in her young adult years. She was employed at various restaurants as a trained chef. She loved cooking for family, friends and co-workers and could recreate any dish after one taste.
In 1978, Theresa started her employment at Enid State School (NORCE). She held various job positions throughout her 20 years of employment. She always went to work with a smile on her face as she enjoyed her job working with individuals with special needs. During this time period of her life, she married Jack Rogers, of Enid, Oklahoma. They divorced later on but remained good friends.
In 2003, Theresa moved to the Stillwater area to be closer to family. During this time period, she made many new friends and had wonderful caregivers.
Theresa will be fondly remembered for her beautiful eyes and her love of her cats and cooking.
She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Stevens, and grandson, Josh Stevens, of Tulsa. Also surviving Theresa are her brothers and their wives, Raymond and Glenda Prochaska of Pond Creek, Oklahoma; Martin and Kay Prochaska of Mustang, Oklahoma; and Paul and Karolyn Prochaska of Savanna, Texas.
Theresa is preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Michael Prochaska, and her sister, Marie Prochaska Lainez-Lozada.
Graveside service will 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 31, 2015 at Pond Creek Cemetery in Pond Creek, OK. The family has entrusted Moore's Rosewood Chapel Funeral Home, Tulsa, OK, (918) 744-1202 with arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.moorefuneral.com
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