Elsie Bernice Belbin, aged 95 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16th, 2019.
She was born on September 29th, 1923 in Crandall, MB to Milton and Gladys Finley. Bernice grew up in High River, AB. She became a Stenographer and moved to Vancouver, BC during the war years. Later, Bernice moved back to Calgary, AB where she met the love of her life, Clifford Belbin. They then moved to Moose Jaw where they raised their family. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Cliff in 2014; sisters: Mildred Finley, Olive Kreutzer, and Virginia (Gina) Groeneveld; brothers: Edward Finley, Jim Finley, and Larry Finley.
Bernice will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Patty Belbin and son, Donnie Belbin; grandsons, Brian Barth and Aaron Barth; sister, Muriel (Mim) Meadows; sisters-in-law: Nita Finley, Teresa Finley, Jean (Bill) Chanski, and Florence Walker; as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Western Canada and abroad. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Rosedale Cemetery at a later date.
Special thanks to the Extendicare staff, especially the care workers on the East Wing. We can’t say enough about the exceptional care Mom received during her stay.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernice’s name may be made to the Salvation Army, 175 – 1st Ave NE, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0Y9. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
