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Submitted: 5/28/12 • Approved: 5/28/12 • Last Updated: 8/13/15 • R161431-G161431-S3
Love Lives On
David L, son of Harry & Genev Skaien June 22, 1944--Aug 6, 2011
Sharon R, daughter of Melvin & Rosie Stensland Apr 25, 1953--
David Skaien, age 67, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Sanford USD Medical Center.
Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 11 at Canton Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton, SD. David was born June 22, 1944 in Canton, SD to Harry S. and Genev (Rude) Skaien. He attended school in Canton, SD. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War from 1965-1967. He married Claylene Pruitt. The couple had one daughter, Rhonda.
David married the love of his life, Sharon Stensland on August 27, 1977 at the Canton Lutheran Chapel. David lived his entire life in Canton. He and Sharon made their home in the house his parents once lived. He was employed by Bidwell for 35 years, retiring after a stroke in 2003. He had a deep interest in ham radio operation, mechanics and technology, old cars, and having fun. He loved animals, especially his cat, Madison and was known for his great sense of humor.
David is survived by his wife, Sharon, Canton, SD; sisters, Nancy Hansen, Sioux Falls, SD and Mary (Wally Waldroup) Pedersen, White Bird, ID; three grandchildren; aunt, Maxine Skaien; several cousins, including Jim & Nancy; nieces, Geni, Genetta (Ted), and Gretchen; and nephew, Geoff (Nicola). He is preceded in death by his parents and aunt & uncles, Marty and Mabel Skaien and Harold and Oscar.
Contributed on 5/28/12 by bjbraaten
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