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B.F. Erskine Obituary
B.F. ERSKINE
He was employed by the Victoria Independent School District as principal for Victoria High School for 26 years. B. F. was also active in the Lions Club, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army Board, and was a member of Life Pointe Fellowship.
Survivors include his wife of almost 48 years, Catherine Workman Erskine of Victoria; sons, Charles Patrick Erskine and his wife Jill of Victoria, and Robert Michael Erskine and his wife Nicole of Katy; grandchildren, Drew Erskine, Chris Erskine, Joy Erskine and Josh Erskine.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, B.A. Erskine.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2009 at Senior Campus MHS Gym, the Rev. Les Cole officiating.
Memorials may be made to Food Bank of Victoria or the Kidney Foundation.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rosewood Funeral Chapels, 361-573-4546.
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Denaee (Burns) Eastwood
July 6, 2009
Mrs. Erskine, Pat, Mike & Family:
I pray God's peace and comfort surround you and that you are filled with His love. I will always remember what an awesome principal Mr. E was at VHS. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Denaee (Burns) Eastwood
Darla Leatherwood Thomas
July 3, 2009
Dear Erskine family,
What a wonderful man Mr. Erskine was that had a heart of gold and truly cared about his students and their futures. May God bless,comfort and bring peace to you all. May your beautiful memories bring comfort as they live in your hearts. Take good care.
Kindest Regards,
Darla Leatherwood Thomas
former VHS student
Ricky & Carol Ann Lenz
July 1, 2009
Dear Mrs. Erskine, Pat, and Mike,
Mr. Erskine was truly a great leader.
He was a kind and gentle man who always
had time to talk with you. He was my
principal during my years at VHS. Our
thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
July 1, 2009
Dear Cathy,Mike and Pat,
We have always loved, enjoyed and admired Bob.We share your sorrow and love. What a legacy he leaves.Our deepest sympathy.
Mikey & Bill Ruddock
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Ronny & Kim Knox
June 29, 2009
What a man. What a legacy....
Richard and Amy Gauthier Walla
June 29, 2009
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Erskine. I have fond memories of him as our principal many years ago. He always had a smile on his face. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Annie Anderson
June 29, 2009
June 29, 2009
Erskine Family,
I am extending sympathy to you for the loss of Mr. Bob Erskine. He was my principal from 1980 until he retired. He was truly one of a kind.He was a giant among principals.He will always be remembered by me for his support and reassuring smile.
Praying for you,
Annie M. Anderson
Al and Diane Seifert
June 29, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. May God bless you.
Georgia Nickel LVN
June 29, 2009
Dear Cathy and family
I am so sorry to hear about Bobby, he was a very strong person and fought so hard. He was a great and enjoyable pt. to do dialysis on at the hospital. Cathy I know it will be hard but think about all the good times you'll had together. He might be gone, but will remain in your heart forever. If you need anything please left me know you know where you can find me. May god be with you'll in this time of need.
Estella De Los Santos
June 29, 2009
Erskine Family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Bob Erskine. He was the principal at VHS when I taught there for 7 years. He was very much respected and was known as a fair man. He was supportive of me continuing my education during the time I was at VHS. He went beyond the professional scope in allowing me to visit my Mom during her last months of life. My prayers are with the Erskine family.
Sincerely,
Sean B
June 29, 2009
Wow! I remember him like yesterday, Stingarees 1992
David Clemons
June 28, 2009
Mr. Erskine was a blessing to VISD and to our community. He invested his life's work here and impacted countless people over the years. He was a great principal and a wonderful person. He will be missed. Our prayers are with the family.
kory sutton
June 28, 2009
Coach Erskine,
im sorry about the loss of your father you are in my thoughts in prayers
Jan Hirt
June 28, 2009
To the Erskine family,
Mr. Erskine was the first Principal I ever worked for and set the bar high for future ones. VHS was my first teaching/coaching job in 1977 and he was without a doubt the best Principal I ever had the pleasure working for. He backed the teachers and enforced just the right amount of discipline on the students. He was a great role model not only for the students, but the teachers as well. Pat, I am so glad I had the opportunity to work with you too! I know your dad was so proud of you and your accomplishments! I know I am just one of many that will always cherish my memories of VHS and Mr. Erskine! My prayers are with your whole family at this difficult time. Jan Hirt
john kloesel
June 28, 2009
The Family of Mr.Erskine:
Mr.Erskine was my principle all through high school. I graduated in 1980. He was very caring and supportive of his students and teachers. He was my favorite administrator at VHS. God bless you all at this difficult time.
June 28, 2009
Erskine Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob was such a great person and did so many wonderful things as an educator, and his activities in the community. Bob had such a great impact on all three of our children.
Jerry & Lea Lenz
Latania Williams
June 28, 2009
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one my prayers are with you and the family. I didn't know Mr.Erskine as a principal but I will not forget that he told me he left before I got there in my freshman year. He will be greatly missed at dialysis because he always brought laughter and would put a smle on your face.
June 28, 2009
Cathy, Pat,Mike, Jill & entire family-
B. F. was one of the finest men I knew. He was a great man-husband, father, principal, educator, mentor, friend & the list goes on and on.
He always had an open door, many kind words, encouragement, and advice. He will be greatly missed by all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Blessings,
Bryan & Carol Lenz Wisdom
Gwen Etzler
June 28, 2009
Erskine family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I was fortunate to have Mr. Erskine as my high school principal and then work with him. He supported his teachers and students. Always in the hallway with a smile! He is respected and will be missed by all.
Roger C. Schustereit
June 28, 2009
Mr. Erskine was my principal at Patti Welder Junior High. I remember him fondly and well. May God comfort you at this time of sorrow. God bless,
Dr. Roger C. Schustereit
Ann Johnson
June 28, 2009
We will miss his sage advice and hs caring. Our prayers continue for the entire family.
June 28, 2009
Cathy,Pat,Mike and family:
It was with great sorrow that I read about Bob's death yesterday. Don Beth joins me in wishing you comfort and strength at this time.
Bob was the best! I worked under four Principals after coming to Victoria in 1954 and teaching there at Patti Welder VHS until 1985 and he wins the cup hands down. He was so fair, always caring and supportive for all the school programs at Victoria High School. I never knew a Principal that supported his teachers like he did if he knew you were right...and you heard about it if he didn't think so!
Bob was the first man I met from Victoria when I was taking a Supervision course at UT-Austin in the summer of 1954..Dr. Ayre's class. He told me about the band vacancy and I followed up on it and have never regretted it.
What a fine man and an inspiration to so many students and teachers! He did so much for me personally and for our students.
God bless you all.
Fred and Don Beth Junkin
Dwight Harris
June 28, 2009
To the Erskine family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at such a difficult time. Mr. Erskine was certainly one of my favorite people! He was a great principal and gave me my first and only teaching job here in Victoria in 1980.
I still remember how I felt after the interview. I knew that Victoria High would be a great place to work and it was because of him.
I also considered him my friend and though after retirement I rarely saw him he was never far away from my thoughts.
I remember the flowers that he and Mrs. Erskine sent less than a year ago when I had my heart attack. A few months after that I saw him for the last time as he was hospitalized. I delivered a card to him signed by many of his former faculty members. We always told our favorite Bob Erskine stories at breakfast. ( I am sure we will continue to do so)
I am saddened by his passing but grateful for his impact on me and my family. Mrs. Erskine, Mike, Pat, Jill, and to others in his family that I may not know please know that Mr. Erskine was and is a well respected part of this community and will be greatly missed.
Dwight& Josephine Harris
Donna Andres
June 28, 2009
Mrs Erskine, I am so sorry to hear about your loss, you and your family are in my prayers
Lynda Ketron
June 28, 2009
Dear Mrs. Erskine and Boys,
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear about Mr. Erskine. He was a wonderful man. I cannot remember my years growing up that he was not a part of. He will be deeply missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
Much love
Lynda Burchfield Ketron
Wilma Hamilton
June 28, 2009
I worked for Mr. Erskine, at Victoria High as a teacher until he retired. He was an exceptional person to know and a joy to work for. He knew just how to keep the teachers, the students, and others that were on staff going to make the quality of education at Victoria High a success. I would like the family to know that he will be greatly missed by those who he made an impact on in Victoria. I offer my sympathy and my prayers to the family. Just remember all the good times that you had to share with him, because I will remember the times he got on me as a teacher in good and bad times. He made me a stronger person in education and for that I will always be greatful for. I will continue to pray for the family.
Prayerfully submitted,
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