1953
David
2017
David Eastman Skabelund
April 6, 1953 — June 9, 2017
LOGAN- Dr. David Eastman Skabelund, 64, passed away suddenly of a heart attack, June 9, 2017 while caring for his buffalo in Thatcher, Idaho.
He was born April 6, 1953 in Logan Utah. He graduated from Logan High School in 1971. He graduated from Utah State University in 1975 and continued on to the Autonomous University of Guadalajara where he specialized in internal medicine, graduating with a medical doctorate degree in 1979. David then took a fifth pathway internship at the University of Utah from 1979 to 1980. After he served as resident at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. While in Evanston, he met the love of his life Teresa Ann Sorci, a second-year nursing student. They married September 10, 1982.
He is survived by his wife Teresa whom he wholeheartedly loved and adored and couldn’t wait for their next adventure; children Jacob (Stacy) Skabelund of Las Vegas, Nevada, Diana (Justin) Karren of Logan, Utah, and Courtney Skabelund of Providence, Rhode Island; Grandchildren Carter (Buzznuts) and Katherine (Hootie) Skabelund of Las Vegas, Nevada; Cache (O’la Payola), Ellie (Smellie), and Brooklyn (Kiki) Karren of Logan, Utah; Brothers Steven (Vanette) Skabelund, Gregory (Shelly) Skabelund, and Courtney (Shanna) Skabelund; Sisters Susan Barton and Marcia (Todd) Johnson; his faithful ranch companion, Marley; and extended family and friends too numerous to name.
David was an avid outdoorsman and rancher. He was the vigilant steward of a large heard of American Bison, animals he loved dearly. When not at the ranch or working at the hospital, David filled his days hiking, fishing, rafting, biking, skiing, and traveling the world with his wife and friends. He had an insatiable passion for acquiring knowledge and took particular interest in photography, foreign languages, and world history. Despite decadent meals from six different continents and various trips to Italy, Spain, France, Ireland, Germany, Cuba, Croatia, Peru, Honduras, Guatemala, China, Mongolia, and Mexico, David made clear that every dinner made by Teresa was the “Best meal I have ever had.”
Above all, David loved his family. He was happiest when surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Celebration of David’s life will take place at Noon on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Logan Stake Center, 600 East Center Street, Logan, Utah 84321. A viewing will be held on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street in Logan. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Monkey Wrench Gang, the National Park Service, or take a drive with your windows down, Jim Morrison on your radio and think of Dave.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
He was born April 6, 1953 in Logan Utah. He graduated from Logan High School in 1971. He graduated from Utah State University in 1975 and continued on to the Autonomous University of Guadalajara where he specialized in internal medicine, graduating with a medical doctorate degree in 1979. David then took a fifth pathway internship at the University of Utah from 1979 to 1980. After he served as resident at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. While in Evanston, he met the love of his life Teresa Ann Sorci, a second-year nursing student. They married September 10, 1982.
He is survived by his wife Teresa whom he wholeheartedly loved and adored and couldn’t wait for their next adventure; children Jacob (Stacy) Skabelund of Las Vegas, Nevada, Diana (Justin) Karren of Logan, Utah, and Courtney Skabelund of Providence, Rhode Island; Grandchildren Carter (Buzznuts) and Katherine (Hootie) Skabelund of Las Vegas, Nevada; Cache (O’la Payola), Ellie (Smellie), and Brooklyn (Kiki) Karren of Logan, Utah; Brothers Steven (Vanette) Skabelund, Gregory (Shelly) Skabelund, and Courtney (Shanna) Skabelund; Sisters Susan Barton and Marcia (Todd) Johnson; his faithful ranch companion, Marley; and extended family and friends too numerous to name.
David was an avid outdoorsman and rancher. He was the vigilant steward of a large heard of American Bison, animals he loved dearly. When not at the ranch or working at the hospital, David filled his days hiking, fishing, rafting, biking, skiing, and traveling the world with his wife and friends. He had an insatiable passion for acquiring knowledge and took particular interest in photography, foreign languages, and world history. Despite decadent meals from six different continents and various trips to Italy, Spain, France, Ireland, Germany, Cuba, Croatia, Peru, Honduras, Guatemala, China, Mongolia, and Mexico, David made clear that every dinner made by Teresa was the “Best meal I have ever had.”
Above all, David loved his family. He was happiest when surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Celebration of David’s life will take place at Noon on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Logan Stake Center, 600 East Center Street, Logan, Utah 84321. A viewing will be held on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street in Logan. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Monkey Wrench Gang, the National Park Service, or take a drive with your windows down, Jim Morrison on your radio and think of Dave.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
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