Landin, Isobel
Isobel Landin
Isobel Landin was born June 19, 1942, and passed away September 26, 2024, in Moose Jaw, SK.
Isobel was born to Anne (nee McNeil) and Angus Sinclair and became a little sister to John. The family lived in Girvin, SK where they ran the hardware store. They also farmed grain and raised livestock. Later, Davidson, SK became home.
Isobel decided she wanted to be a hairdresser so trained in Saskatoon and later ran her own shop in Davidson.
Isobel married and later became a mother to her daughter Stacey in 1968. After the marriage ended, Isobel and Stacey moved to Saskatoon. A few years later, a job offer to teach hairdressing in Moose Jaw came and off they went. Moose Jaw was home from 1977 on. After teaching, Isobel was a store clerk and then found Home Care. This work was her pride and joy; caring for and cheering on her clients was her specialty for 28 years until retirement.
While working at Home Care, Isobel saw a lack of fairness and decided to do something about it. She found strength she didn’t know she had and joined with coworkers to form a Union. As a result, working conditions saw a vast improvement that she was so proud of. Isobel was empowered by and immensely proud of her Unions SGEU and SEIU and the greater Labour Movement.
Isobel’s life’s work though was raising and caring for Stacey. This is where she truly excelled and surely spent much time frustrated and exasperated as Stacey grew into an independent and motivated woman with a loud voice often spattered with curse words. Isobel’s pride in Stacey’s accomplishments large and small was immeasurable. Isobel loved Stacey’s friends as her own. Once Yogi came into Stacey’s life, she cared for and loved him in the same way. Her friends were innumerable and she loved them dearly, with Joan and Jim Cross and family and Phyllis Heath topping the list.
Stacey’s political activism drew Isobel in, and she became a dedicated New Democrat. She involved herself wherever she could. Just days before she passed, she asked Stacey to arrange for a mail-in ballot for the upcoming Provincial Election. That order was made and approved and it’s certain she will be upset it couldn’t be cast but she certainly will be cheering from the sidelines.
Isobel will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul. She was a Superwoman for her family and close friends. She loved to sew, quilt, crochet and bake. She had a love for game shows, scratch tickets, word searches, kids and dogs.
Isobel was predeceased by her mother Anne (1987), father Angus (2008) and brother John (2018) along with dear Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and many dear friends.
Left to mourn are her daughter Stacey (Yogi Weber), bonus grandchildren Whitney Meacher (Rick) and Kevin (Lauren) Meacher; beloved great-grandchildren Cecelia, Spencer and Georgia; and her treasured granddogs Lily and Louie along with dear friends and family. Mom we will miss and love you forever. Thank you for being everything we needed.
We wish to thank Dr. Brabant, F.H. Wigmore Hospital ER and Medical Ward staff for their kind and gentle care of Isobel and our family.
A Funeral Service for Isobel will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral home. Pastor Doug Shepherd will officiate. For friends and family who are unable to attend you are invited to view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast//. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those so wishing may direct donations to The Moose Jaw Humane Society Box 1658 Station Main Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7 or Hunger in Moose Jaw Inc. 269 Stadacona St. West Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1Z4. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Shirese Noble Funeral Director 306-693-4550
My sincere condolences to all family and friends. Rest in peace Isobel. God Bless!
I first met your mom at a union meeting and while she had to leave SGEU, she remained a Sister is Spirit.
Holding you in Prayef with Deepest Sympathy
Tracy
I have so many good memories of Isabel. In her quiet, gentle way she made sure Moose Jaw North NDP executive stayed on the right track. She was always the first to volunteer to help with phoning or with any fundraiser we were having. We worked many a campaign over the years. I shall miss youu and your smile Isobel. Rest in peace after a life well lived.
Stacey and family, so sorry for the loss of your precious mother/grandmother. Her love will surround you always, hugs and healing to you all.
Stacey and Yogi and family, I send my deepest condolences. This is a beautiful tribute to a beautiful and well loved woman.
Worked with Isobel at Home Care in Moose Jaw. She truly cared for her clients and co-workers. So sorry for your loss.
Stacey and Yogi,
Sending our sincerest condolences, we’re so very sorry on the loss of your mom.
Stacey,
I am so saddened to hear of your Mum’s passing. We recently bumped into each other at the farmers market and as always there was a huge hug and a smile and a chat.
Your Mum and I spent many hours in union meetings and rallies. She was a warrior and an amazing woman
When she was my Mum’s home care provider she treated my Mum with respect and kindness and Mum spoke fondly of her.
Lois
Stacey, Sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. Although our paths haven’t crossed in many years, I remember her as a lovely woman who raised a wonderful daughter.
I was saddened to learn of Isobels passing she was a wonderful person. She did a fine job as a rep for SGEU and was greatly respected there. My sincere sympathy to the family on your loss.
Our condolences, Stacey and family ! I had many laughs with your Mom at Joan Cross’s house both at the farm and in town! She was very special
Sorry about your mom. What a wonderful woman.
Whenever I had a chance to see her, your mom *always* had a big smile. I don’t like smiling, but hers was so infectious to me (and I’m sure to others) that the corners of my mouth would creep up as if they had a mind all their own, and a huge, toothy smile would break out on my face despite my best efforts to fight it.
This seems like such a paltry memory, maybe it’s not even worth sharing. But, then again, maybe just this small thing says a lot about who she was, because I’ve met more people that most in life I’d wage, and I sure haven’t met too many folks with a smile that just spreads to others with such incredible and irresistible ease.
I wish I’d known her better than I did, but I know what an exemplary woman she was because that’s reflected so very much in the exemplary daughter she raised, who I’m very lucky to call friend. I’m so sorry, again, about the previous rambling message, Stacey and Yogi; my heart was with both of you today.
Sorry For Your Loss Stacey.your mom was a lovely lady.it was nice to know she grew up and new my mom from Girvin.
Stacey, Yogi and family, so sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.