Elsie Ramona Robson
August 15, 1928 – October 23, 2017

Elsie Ramona (nee Koshinsky) Robson of Central Parkland Lodge, Lanigan, SK, (and formerly of Jansen, SK), passed away at her residence on Monday, October 23, 2017.  She was 89 years of age.  Elsie, the youngest of ten children, was born to Theodore and Amelia (nee Sawatsky) Koshinsky on August 15, 1928, at home on their farm in the Jansen district.  Following her school years in Jansen, she worked at her brother Reinhold’s store and at the Jansen Central Telephone Office.  Growing up and watching Frieda doing the ironing for her five brothers, she swore she’d never get married, but she did on June 4, 1948, to Warren Robson.  They lived in a small shack south of Jansen, then moved to Grandpa Sam’s farm before purchasing the Mark Robson farm.  They raised three sons, Ron, Stan and Dave.  Elsie and Warren spent their lives working together on the farm.   Picking stones, unloading the grain trucks, delivering meals to the field and cutting grass at the farm yard were some of Elsie’s responsibilities.  In 1979, they moved into Jansen and continued to farm from town.  Elsie was full of character and had many talents.  She was very active in sports, a wicked softball player, and an avid curling skip.  She loved her Toronto Blue Jays and very seldom missed a game on TV.  Ironically, starting life hating domestic duties, Elsie became a phenomenal cook.  She worked many years at the Dafoe junction, and her culinary abilities were known by many.  Both she and Warren were long-standing members of the Haliburton Community Club.  Even though her home was small, it would always be full of family and friends.  Nights of entertainment included going to bingo, listening to Saturday Night Dance Party, and playing cards.  In later years, Elsie could be found quilting along with Warren helping with the tying.  She loved her flowers, and planted pots and flower beds every spring.  Elsie leaves to mourn her daughter-in-law, Carol Robson; two sons:  Stan Robson, and Dave (Gwen) Robson; grandchildren:  Craig (Mary), Jason (Cori) Robson, Allison (Shawn), and Darryl (Danielle); great-grandchildren:  Michel, Chandler, (James), Cade, Kaylin, Mesa, Ava, Keaton, and Andrew; and a special nephew who became part of the Robson family, Dwayne (Val) Koshinsky and their family, Kelly, Beth (Clark), and Emily.  She was predeceased by her husband, Warren Robson; son, Ron Robson; parents, Theodore and Amelia (nee Sawatsky) Koshinsky; and by her siblings and their spouses.   A Graveside Funeral Service was held at Jansen Public Cemetery, Jansen, on Monday, November 13, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Jack Robson (Deacon).  Memorial table attendants were Gail Krieger and Doreen Krieger.  A reception was held at the Jansen Community Hall.  Memorial donations may be directed to either the Jansen Cemetery Fund or Central Parkland Lodge.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)