Alice C. Paprocki

Alice C. Paprocki, 83, of Columbus, formerly of Scottsdale AZ, died Friday, February 6, 2009, at Cottonwood House Assisted Living in Columbus.

Ms. Paprocki was born January 23, 1926 at rural Tarnov. She was the youngest of 8 children born to John and Constance (Lassek) Paprocki. She graduated from the 8th grade at St Michaels Grade School in Tarnov. She then attended and graduated from St Francis High School in Humphrey. She then moved to Omaha and enrolled at St Catherine's School of Nursing. She was in the U.S. Cadet Nurses Corps during the latter part of WWII. She went on to work at St Joseph's hospital in Omaha as well as working for the Red Cross. She then enrolled at Creighton University to study Anesthesia. Upon becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, she worked at various V.A. Hospitals in the Midwest. Alice moved to Phoenix, AZ in
1968 to work at the V.A. hospital there, where she stayed until her retirement in 1988. Her greatest source of pride was in the fact that she never lost a patient while under anesthesia. She attributed this to a Prayer she said to the Blessed Virgin before every surgery. She moved back to Nebraska in 2005 due to health reasons. She had a true passion for singing. While she lived in Omaha she was a member of the Oma Harmonizers, a chapter of the Sweet Adeline's. She also enjoyed traveling taking several trips abroad. Ms. Paprocki was a member of St Michael's Catholic Church, St Catherine's Alumni Association, Creighton University Alumni Association and St Michael's Historical Society.

Survivors include her brother Rosmund of Columbus. As well as sister-in law Celestine "Sally" Paprocki of Humphrey. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and by numerous friends throughout Nebraska and in Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Rose and Evelyn, and brothers Michael, Dennis, Heliodore "Dores" and John.

Memorials may be directed to the St Michaels Historical Society of Tarnov Nebraska, or the donors choice.