Robert C. Erskine

October 7, 1926 in Astoria, OR to Virgil C. and Dagne 0.( Johansen) Erskine. He grew up in Seattle.

Bob's life was full of adventure. He joined the Navy during WWII and served in the Philippines. He then

joined the United States Marine Corps and became a Drill Sergeant during the Korean Conflict. On

September 6, 1950 he married the love of his life Maxine M. Brown. They lived in various places

throughout their life together, including San Diego, Seattle area, Alaska, Yakima, Hawaii, Las Vegas and

Spokane. One of his favorite places was Alaska, where he was an Alaska Territory Trooper in charge of

the entire North Slope. When Alaska became a state, he was made a State Trooper. Upon leaving

Alaska he and his family returned to Washington State. Here in Yakima he became a very successful

Farmers Insurance Agent. One of his proudest accomplishments was the instrumental work in

coordinating the transport of an Iraqi tank captured by the Bravo Company, to the Bravo Company site

here in Yakima.

He had a great love for his family, hunting, fishing, camping and the Seattle Sea hawks, even to the point

of having a Seahawk truck you can still see driving around Yakima today. He was also an avid

Republican, to the point of being called "Mr. Republican"!

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Maxine. Their children Bob (Susie) Erskine Jr., Victoria (Gary)

Tallman, Scott Erskine, and Chris (Gerry) McGree . Grandchildren, Holly, Mandy, Bobby III, Charissa,

Sarah, Erin and Clare. Great-Grandchildren, Mason, Hailey, Jack, Keira, and one due in March.

Memorial service will be held at Keith & Keith Ninth Avenue Chapel on Wednesday February 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of life at the American Legion on River Road, in Yakima.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice care" Cottage in the Meadow" or a charity of your

choice.

We would like to sincerely Thank the" Hospice Care Team" for the wonderfull, loving care they provided

in the last months of Bob's life!

A memorial service will be held at the Keith & Keith Ninth Avenue Chapel on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. To celebrate the life of Bob and share a memory visit www.keithandkeith.com.