Robert J. Giroux
Giroux, Robert J., 75, GraceMed Health Clinics development director, former president of Via Christi Foundation from 1989-1999, and former Newman University president from 1982-1989, died Tuesday, January 9, 2007. Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 12; Funeral Mass, 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 13, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Robert also served as president of Thomas More College in Ft. Mitchell, KY from 1978-1981, and president of Clarke College in Dubuque, IA from 1969-1977. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Aline (Choiniere) Giroux. Survivors: wife, Anne; children, Robert Francis Xavier (Pat) Giroux of Baltimore, MD, Mary Elizabeth Giroux of Wichita, Thomas More (Galina) Giroux of Washington, DC, John Fisher (Lorena) Giroux of Wichita, Edmund Rich (Azam) Giroux of Alexandria, VA, Angela Grace Giroux of Bethesda, MD, Anne Christine (Paul) Jasinski of Wichita, Martin Abel Giroux of West New York, NJ, Raymond de Porres Giroux of El Dorado, David Joseph (Bela) Giroux of Washington, DC, Daniel Bernard (Christine) Giroux of Wichita; brother, Rev. Raymond A. Giroux of Bomoseen, VT; 18 grandchildren. Memorials established with Newman University, 3100 W. McCormick, Wichita, KS 67213 and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, 861 N. Socora, Wichita, KS 67212. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.
Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 12, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
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Anne and family: Our deepest sympathies to all of you. You and Bob were dear friends here in Dubuque I can remember the good times we had together over at your house, and the kids playing. I worked for Nick Schrup, American Trust, and was a good friend of his also, and as such we had some good times together. Best Wishes. Tom & Judy Reilly
Anne: I was very young, just getting started in the insurance business, and Bob took a high level interest in my succeeding. Some of his interest undoubtly sprung from the mutual respect and admiration you and Bob enjoyed and shared with Fran and Marion. I enjoyed the ‘social’ conversations we had and his advice to me was always timely and on target. I’ve missed Bob since your departure from Dubuque too many years ago and often wondered where he (you) landed and spent retirement. Now I know. I offer prayers for you and Bob during this time of earthly sorrow, but heavenly joy.