Erskine, Isabelle May
Isabelle “Belle” May Erskine
Isabelle “Belle” May Erskine, aged 87 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away on Thursday, January 21st, 2021. Belle was born May 2nd, 1933 in Morse, SK to Verne and May Williams. She lived her life in Saskatchewan, working at Western Press, Eaton’s, Fanny’s Fabrics, and Sole Comfort, as well as farming with her husband Jim. Belle married James “Jim” Erskine on March 30th, 1957 in Moose Jaw.
She was predeceased by her parents, Verne and May Williams; husband, James; brother, Edgar (July 9th, 1985); sisters, Evelyn (November 14th, 2012) and Iris (August 28th, 2012); brothers-in-law: Harold, Albert and Russ; and sisters-in-law, Donna and Anne. Belle is survived by her sisters-in-law, Doreen and Gwen; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and her dog, Rosie.
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Rosedale Cemetery. Family and friends are invited for a Time of Fellowship on Saturday, September 18th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Harvey Room at Moose Jaw Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Belle’s name may be made to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 55 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2 or The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
So sorry to hear of Belle’s passing. Remember her and her two sisters playing bridge. They had a good time while playing cards. A lovely lady !
We are very sorry for your loss of your loved family member. Our hearts go out to you. We will miss her too.
Belle and my family go back a long time. Robert and myself square dance with Jim and Belle for years. Belle, my Mom and Robert did a surprise birthday party at the farm for my 21 birthday. The Erskine family was involved in my life for a lot of years including the wild rides to school , babysitting Abe’s kids and the different things that happen with Jim and Belle being at our place a lot. Belle will be at peace now with Jim and her family. Remember the good times and She will always to be with you.
I am so sad at the loss of my dear friend Belle.I knew her for many years and we worked close for many years.We used to have so much fun working in the mall at Christmas time for many years.Belle was a long time Avon customer.I will miss our phone visits and in person visits before covid happened.RIP with Jim my dear lady.
We were very sorry to hear of Belle’s passing. Always enjoyed visiting with her and Jim over the years. Our family was very close with the Erskine family over many years, as they were neighbours and I have fond memories of times spent together. We send our deepest sympathy to her family.
I have many fond memories of my Aunt Belle. I remember going in the model A with Aunt Belle and Uncle Jim when I was a kid, we used to go to Main Street, sometimes sitting in front of the 722 café. Aunt Belle and Uncle Jim got married at St Andrews Church with a reception and dance at the Odd Fellows Hall. Aunt Belle had a love of horses and dogs, she was fond of her animals. Aunt belle used to bowl with my mom at the Moose Jaw lanes on High St. E and she loved to curl. Aunt Belle enjoyed the family gatherings for birthdays and Christmas, and the times when someone else put on the dinners how she seemed to be fashionable late. The many family card games Aunt Belle used to enjoy so much. Aunt Belle used to go to the Cosmo Seniors and Eaton’s to play cards along with her sisters, she loved a good card game. The times we spent putting singer’s names beside the songs so we could phone into CHAB contests to win records, she knew how to dial to get in first. Going to the Regina Exhibition to the Grand Stand show and fireworks. Aunt Belle loved to Square dance, I remember going to a learners club with her and Uncle Jim called the Merry Mixers south of Moose Jaw held in an old school house. How Aunt Belle and Uncle Jim used to get all dressed up in their square dance outfits and go the advanced square dance club and jamborees. We all pitched in to clear the bush from the lot that Aunt Belle and Uncle Jim shared with Grandpa and Grandma at Buffalo Pound Lake. The many cars she had over the years, Aunt Belle liked nice cars and always kept them clean. Aunt Belle loved to drive, she always did most of the driving and she was proud of her driving record. Everyone would always want to go to Aunt Belle’s house at Christmas to see her decorations, she and Uncle Jim always decorated the whole house. There was always a Christmas gift from Aunt Belle and Uncle Jim under the tree, and it was always wrapped in fancy paper with ribbons and bows. Aunt Belle loved to shop, the shopping trips to Regina that she and mom took, not to mention her many trips to Minot. The trips she and Uncle Jim would take with in their motor home. Aunt Belle and mom used to love to make clothes, many hours making tops and lots of teasing each other. Aunt Belle got the CB radio bug, and met new friends talking on her CB radio. She and Uncle Jim used to go snowmobiling with their friends. The little things, she would flick my ear as she walked by me then it was game on. When we were kids she would play a game with her coins, if you guessed the total value of the coins she had in her hands you could have them, there was always a quick peek and then she would close her hands and shake them, she always gave you more than one guess. Aunt Belle had a good heart, she loved getting together with family and will be sadly missed.