Biography

Sylvia E. Skavlem, 91, of Larimore, ND, formerly of East Grand Forks, MN passed away on Friday, February 12, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Larimore, ND.

Sylvia Evelyn Johnson was born on April 21, 1918 in East Grand Forks, MN the daughter of Charles and Mary (Erickson) Johnson. Sylvia grew up and attended school in East Grand Forks, MN. On September 16, 1936 she was united in marriage to Arthur A. Skavlem in East Grand Forks, MN. Sylvia worked for area farmers and also for the North Dakota School for the Blind in Grand Forks, for numerous years, and for American Crystal Sugar Co. in East Grand Forks from 1968 to 1978.

Sylvia is survived by 2 daughters, Lois (Matthew) Bubb of Duluth, Minnesota, Janice (Milton) Kleven of Battleground, WA, 2 sons, Marvin Skavlem of Fordville, North Dakota and Gary (Lorna) Skavlem, of Fargo, North Dakota, 15 Grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and one brother Vernon Johnson of East Grand Forks, MN.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Arthur Skavlem on April 25, 2001, 4 brothers: Clarence, Henry, Charles and 4 sisters: Bertha, Judith, Millie and Viola.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials are prefered to Bethany Lutheran Church.

Funeral Service

Friday February 19, 2010, 2:00 PM at Bethany Lutheran Church
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Visitation

Friday February 19, 2010, Noon - 2:00 PM at Bethany Lutheran Church
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Burial

Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
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