Evelyn Ruth Skaalrud

Evelyn Ruth Skaalrud passed away March 25, 2025, at the wise age of 92 years.

Born in the Springer House in the RM of Foam Lake, Saskatchewan on February 15, 1933, where she grew up with her siblings Elsie (Gosta Wallster), Verner (Myrtle), and Milton (Karen).

In her early years, Mom worked as a telephone operator in Wadena. She was pretty cute so caught the eye of Lester Skaalrud. They were married on October 23, 1953, and over the next five years welcomed three girls, Judy (Greg Camp), Lois (Foster Finlayson), and Faye (who Dad fondly named Apple Cheeks).

Early in their marriage together they operated Creswell Hatchery in Foam Lake after which they built a new house on the family farm at Clair, SK, in what was to become a most wonderful community. She and Dad also purchased and operated the European Meat Market in Wadena while farming. One would think that was a handful in itself but then she decided to do something for herself and entered the “workforce”, where she dedicated 25 years to the Wadena Hospital as Assistant Cook.

Mom lived her life for her husband, for her family and her friends. She worked hard, could feed any army on short notice and party with the best of them. This will forever be her legacy. We Love You Mom.

She is also survived by her grandchildren Shawn Camp, Troy Camp, Nicole Finlayson, Darla Finlayson, Tyrall (Sheila) Finlayson, and Trevor Skaalrud; and 22 Great Grandchildren

A Funeral Service for Evelyn will be held at Tompkins Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at 2:30 pm.

Memorial donations in Evelyn's name can be made to:

The Clair Cemetery Fund | PO Box 493 | Quill Lake, SK | S0A 3E0