Mabel Ethel Elliott (Smith) was born on November 24th, 1924, at Viscount, SK, the youngest in a family seven. She attended the Viscount School and graduated from grade 12 in 1942. She then attended “Normal School” in Saskatoon to become an elementary school teacher. She taught her first year in Major, SK. She then went on to teach at Golden Hill School for 2 years (between Viscount and Young), at Kinistino for a year, before moving on to Tisdale where she taught until 1953. Mabel then moved to Saskatoon where she taught at both Mayfair and Pleasant Hill Schools. In the early 1960’s, she moved to Edmonton where she taught until 1967. Mabel loved teaching and was very conscientious and reliable. She got along very well with staff and parents. She was very devoted to her students. Mabel met Jack Elliott in the late 1950’s. They continued to see each other after she moved to Edmonton. In the summer of 1967, she and Jack went to the Saskatoon Exhibition where Jack gave her a “diamond”. She was so thrilled to be engaged. She left Edmonton and they were married on October 7th, 1967. They lived on Jack’s farm until 1978 when they bought their present home in Kyle. Mabel did some substitute teaching in Kyle, but mainly stayed at home to help Jack. She enjoyed playing cards and on occasion played bingo with Hilda Jacobson. Mabel was blessed with a great sense of humor and was a great story teller. She passed away at the age of 84 years, on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the Kyle Health Centre, Kyle, SK. Mabel is survived by her loving husband, Jack Elliott; her sister, Grace (Ed) Wells; her sisters-in-law, Luella Smith and Dorothy (Armando) Batista; a brother-in-law, Bill (Alice) Elliott; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, George & Ethel Smith; her parents-in-law, Hazel & Earl Bower; her brothers, Ross (Ester) Smith, Ralph Smith, Arthur (Eileen/Dot) Smith and Elias Smith; her sister, Phoeba (Art) Smith; her brothers-in-law, Delbert Crawford and Geary (Ivy) Elliott; a niece, Diane Smith; and a nephew, Terry Smith.

The Memorial Service was held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2:00 pm from the Kyle United Church, Kyle, SK with Rev. Jeannine Cline officiating. The organist was Darlene Smith with soloist, Sandy Davidson, singing, “Amazing Grace”. Scripture readings were read by Marilyn Pearse (John 5:22-29) and Loretta Hastings (Psalm 23). “What a Friend We Have In Jesus”, “I Was There” and “We Shall Go Out” were sung by the congregation. The eulogy of Mabel Elliott was shared by Earl Smith. The ushers in the church were Terry Pearse and Ken Crawford. The Honorary Pallbearers were Ruth & Orville Smith and Lavonne & Cliff Pittman. The Interment was held at the Clearwater Cemetery, Kyle, SK with Barry & Louise Elliott serving as Urn Bearers. In memory of Mabel Elliott, donations made to the Kyle & District Health Centre, Kyle, SK would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.