Ulf Skoog
April 15, 2014
Ulf Skoog, 89, of West Des Moines passed away peacefully on April 15, 2014 at Mercy Hospice,in Johnston, Iowa.
A celebration of his life will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church 1025 28th St., West Des Moines, IA on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Burial and graveside service will be Monday, April 21, 2014 at 12 PM, Fridhem Cemetery, Swedeburg, NE.
Ulf was born in Leksand, Sweden on January 2, 1925 to Martin and Thyra (Carlhein- Gyllenskold) Skoog. He attended school in Leksand, and in 1949 immigrated to the United States, settling in Omaha, NE, where he made his career as a talented and crafted finished carpenter.
He married Margaret Nelson in 1957, and had one son, John. Ulf enjoyed many hobbies and was an avid snow skier and a member of the EAA, where they built and flew kit planes. He loved spending time with his three grandchildren.
Ulf was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his wife, Margaret; son, John (Joan); grandchildren, Carl Martin, Erik Ulf, and Ingrid Ruth; sister, Anna Huth-Smith of Denmark, and nephew, Ingemar (Inga) Lissel of Sweden.
Memorial contributions can be directed to Mercy Hospice in, Johnston, IA or, Covenant Presbyterian Church in, West Des Moines, IA, or to Swedeburg Covenant Church to benefit Fridhem Cemetery.
Online condolence may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
David & Trisha Faust
04/17/2014
Dear Margaret, John & family, We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. God bless
Vicky (Harling) DeCoster
04/17/2014
Margaret, John and family,
Ulf graced our house with his carpentry skills for many years while I was growing up in Omaha. He filled our house with joy and laughter. I still remember well his ability to curl his tongue and whistle. I was always so fascinated with his special talent as a kid! I know this loss is as big as his presence in your life for so long, but just know that so many people loved him on Earth. I just know that he is now happily sharing all his talents with the angels in heaven.
Tracey Larrison
04/16/2014
Dear Joan, John, Ingrid and brothers:
We are so sorry for your loss at this time and are keeping you and your family in our prayers. I know it is never easy, even when your loved one has been blessed with a long life. Shelby is thinking of you Ingrid.
Your Betty Hill Dance friends,
Tracey and Shelby