1934
Byron
2009
Byron Skoog
August 26, 1934 — September 14, 2009
Byron James Skoog, age 75 of Forest Lake, Minnesota and formerly of Brainerd went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully on September 14, 2009 at the age of 75. Byron was a 1953 graduate of Washington High School in Brainerd. After graduation, Byron served his country in the United States Navy, where he sailed throughout the world. He had a successful career in basketball while in the Navy, playing for DESLANT and the flagship of the fleet, the Yosemite. Byron was an avid deer hunter who loved to be outdoors and often spoke of winning the lottery. He was a former Teamster at Murphy Motor Freight and was employed with Forest Lake Schools as a bus driver. He loved his family dearly and he was equally loved back. He is preceded in death by his parents, Myer and Nora (Nelson) Skoog; brothers Martin, Clinton, Ronald and Arne; sisters Muriel and Ruth. He is survived by his loving son, Erik (Tiffany) of Wyoming, MN; his grandchildren, Cole, Paige, Whitney and Marcus Skoog; former wife and good friend Pat Skoog; his step-sons; Audy (Sheryl) Ford, Jack Ford, Doug (Sheila) Ford; step-grandchildren; Brittany, Stephanie, Cheyenne, Cody, Chansey, Tessie, Katie, Jacquie and Preslea Ford; brothers, Myer “Whitey” of St. Peter and Rodney (Sandra) of Forest Lake; sisters, Claryce (Curtis) Johnson of Anoka and Ardyth (Gary) Quarnstrom of Monticello; many nephews and nieces. He will be greatly missed by his family, but in the end, he finally won the biggest lottery of all….Heaven. A Celebration of His Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Immanuel Church, 9511 West Broadway, Forest Lake, Minnesota, 651-464-7504. The family will greet friends from 10 am until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred and may be directed to the family.
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