SKAPTI (SKIP) ARASON

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SKAPTI (SKIP) ARASON Skapti Skip Arason formerly of Glenboro, MB, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at the Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 92 years. Skip leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife Edith (nee Avery), son Greg (Margaret) Arason of Winnipeg, MB, daughters Eileen (Daryl) Beamish of Brandon, MB, Nancy Arason (Ray Dundar) of Winnipeg, MB, grandchildren Colin and Cade (May) Arason, Carrie (Mike) Styczen, Cathi (Kent) Tilley, Jeremy (Megan) Thornborough, great-grandchildren Ava, Haydn, Xavier, Matthew, Lauren, Brady and Jane, as well as numerous extended relatives and friends. Skip was predeceased by his parents Oli and Olga Arason and by a sister Esther Ingaldson. A celebration of Skip's life will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Willmor Chapel, Glenboro, MB with Pastor Don Miller officiating. Interment to follow in the Glenboro Cemetery. Memoriams may be made in Skip's memory to the Glenboro Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, Glenboro MB or to the Skapti Arason Pioneer Spirit Award c/o Glenboro Area Foundation, Box 147, Glenboro, MB R0K 0X0. Online condolences may be made at www.willmorchapel.com Jamieson's Funeral Services, Willmor Chapel, of Glenboro, MB in care of arrangements. (204)827-2480

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 12, 2011