Yvonne \"Vonnie\" Erskine

On August 7,Yvonne Erskine, known to her family and friends as Vonnie, came to te end of her lifes journey after a long and ardous battle with cancer. She was born on October 17,1935 to parents August and Jean Novenske and grew up in Moran with brother Rod and sister Fayda. She graduated from LaSalle High School and and had many fond memories of her school days. Vonnie married Vern Erskine on April 24,1954. They made their home in Moran and were blessed with four cildren, Pam, Tami, Verna and Brad. The pride and joy of Vonnies lofe were her 4 grandsons. Matthew, a technical writer in St.Louis,MO.;Andrew an attorney in Washington,D.C.; Nick, a dirosaur expert and Zach, a Lego builder, both of Manistique. Vonnie was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church of Allenville where she was baprized,Confirmed and married. The cornerstone of her life was her great faith. She was a member of the choir, a Sunday school and Bible school teacher and served as treasure of the Lotheran Church Women for over 40 years. Vonnie worked for Das Gift Haus in St.Ignace for over 30 years. She enjoyed what she called her "little Job" and was known for the many kiindnesses she passed on to her customrers. Vonnie was an amazing cook. She was famous for her pies and potato salad. Nothing made her happier than cooking for her family especially when she prepared her son-in -laws, Bill and Steve, their favorite dishes and birthday cakes for her daughter - in -law Karin. Vonnie\'s favorite color was blue. She loved seeing the first robin in spring; picking the first cucumber from the garden, her morning coffee, finding a good patch of wild strawberries; making a fire in the wood stove; hearing the "ping" of her canning jars seal and listening to Kenny Rogers Each Christmas the tree "was the best one yet"". Her heart was full of kindness, generosity and love. Services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Allenville on Saturday,August 11 at 1 pm, followed by a luncheon. Memorials may be directed to the Zion Lutheran Church Choir of Allenville with envelopes available from Dodson Funeral Home, 240 McCann Street, St.Ignace who assisted with arrangements.

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Yvonne \"Vonnie\" Erskine

August 7, 2012