Wayne Skotheim of Melville, and formerly of Crooked Lake, passed away Saturday, February 7,
2015 at the age of 73 years.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; his children Heidi (Dean) Assman, Anne-Marie (Brent)
Ireland and Hanson Skotheim (Megan Mueller); his step-children Keith Schutz, Cory (Shelley) Schutz
and Wanda (Adam) Mohr; his grandchildren Anders Ireland, Alexandra (Anthony Dales) Dekker,
Mitchell Assman, Drew Dekker, Eric Assman, and Scott Assman; his step-grandchildren Rebecca
Mohr, Dakota Schutz, Joshua Schutz, Austin Mohr, Dallas Schutz, Jordan Schutz, and Teagan
Schutz; siblings Arlene (Bill) Davitt, Ken (Judy) Skotheim, Gary (Beverly) Skotheim, Sharon
(Richard) Hornung; Peder Skotheim, Donald (Sandra) Skotheim, Sandra Beckman and Marilyn
(Dale) Scott; sisters-in-law Marjorie Skotheim and Carol (Ray) Mathies; brother-in-law Dennis
Assman; numerous nieces and nephews, their spouses and families.  He was predeceased by his
parents Peder and Alvina Skotheim; his first wife Valorie Skotheim; his daughter Jennifer and
husband Mark Dekker and infant twins David and Jonathan Skotheim; his brother Harvey Skotheim;
and a sister-in-law, Donna Skotheim. 

Wayne was a hard-working, admirable and dependable man. He lived life to the fullest including
music, outdoor activities, and was very athletic. He loved having people around but also treasured
his private moments. Wayne had a great sense of humour and liked to make jokes about his
Norwegian heritage. He will be forever remembered and missed by all who loved him. 

The funeral service was held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Melville, SK on Thursday,
February 12, 2015, with the Rev. Doug Schmirler officiating and Margaret Anne Yost assisting.  The
23rd Psalm was read by Anders Ireland and Heidi Assman sang a special song in tribute.  The organist,
Geri Miller, led in the hymns “In The Garden” and “You Are Mine”.  Processional and recessional
music were the recorded Elvis Presley songs “Love Me Tender” and “Memories”.  All who knew and
loved Wayne were considered honorary pallbearers.  Interment took place in St. John’s Lutheran
Cemetery, Killaly with Hanson Skotheim and members of Wayne’s family acting as urn bearers. 
Special thanks to all the health care staff in Melville and Regina, and family and friends for their
continued support during Wayne’s journey. Those so wishing may make donations in Wayne’s
memory to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK S4T 7T1 or Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church, Box 88, Melville, SK S0A 2P0.  Arrangements were entrusted to
Matthews Funeral Home, Melville.

• Date : 2015-02-07