Sigurd Skarsgard

1951- 2016

Following a courageous battle with cancer, Sigurd passed from this life on Friday May 13, 2016 at the Parkland Integrated Health facility. Sigurd was born in Prince Albert, SK, on January 31, 1951 to James and Bertha Skarsgard and was raised on the farm near Cookson, on Sugar Hill Road. The farm was Sigurd’s lifelong passion, he raised cattle and farmed numerous quarters of land.  

Sigurd managed to remain a bachelor for 49 years but that all of that came to an end when he met his soulmate and love of his life for the past 16 years, Lynn.  Together, with their children, Shelbi’lyn, Daelyn and Sierra, many memories that will always be cherished were made.  These memories include the wonderful times spent at the farm, working hard together to make it a success.  Travelling to many towns and parks across Saskatchewan to watch Sigurd play and on a few occasions with his children alongside him. 

Sigurd is survived by his beloved wife Lynn, his children Sierra, Daelyn and Shelbi’lyn (Frank).  He is also survived by his sister Ann (Melvin) Olson, his mother in law Doreen Chickowski, his sisters and brothers in law, neices and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents James and Bertha Skarsgard and his father in law Nick Chickowski.

Funeral Service will be at 1:00pm on Thursday May 19, 2016 at the Shellbrook Pentecostal Church, Shellbrook, SK with Pastor John Slemming and Pastor Dave Bodverson officiating. Interment will follow at the Sturgeon River Cemetery. In lieu of tributes, memorial donations may be directed to the Sturgeon River Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Marianne Turcotte and Fred Pomrenk- Funeral Directors, Shellbrook, SK 306-747-2828. 

• Date : 2016-05-13