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- IVER SKUTLEY (JACKSON COUNTY)
Iver Skutley passed away at his home in Minneapolis, November 5, 1930, at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 11 days being born on July 24, 1856. Mr. and Mrs. Skutley had planned a trip to California to visit their son, Helmer, this summer, but shortly before the time set for their departure. Mr. Skutley was taken seriously ill with an intestinal disorder. He underwent an operation for this ailment and recovered sufficiently to be up and about, the trip to California was abandoned. He was quite well until about a week ago, when he suffered a relapse and everything that had been done was of no avail when the final summons came. Iver Skutley was the oldest son of Andrew and Helga Skutley, the earliest settlers of what is still known as Skutley Coulee in Jackson County. They settled there in 1854 and out of the wilderness they brought forth one of the best farms in that valley. This farm is now owned by Mrs. Math R. Olson. Iver was raised to manhood together with his brothers on this farm and for many years after the passing of his parents, went on with the operation of the farm, until in 1900 when he moved to Taylor and he then received the position of one of the first rural mail carriers from the Taylor post office. He continued as a mail carrier for twenty years and eight months when he was retired on a pension. On May 26, 1886 he was united in marriage to Guri Samdahl, and to this union six children were born, namely, Helmer of Burbank, California; Andrew of Taylor; and Oscar, Gay, Sadie and Betsey of Minneapolis. Some of the children had moved to Minneapolis, and in 1921, Mr. and Mrs. Skutley went to live with them where their every wish has been lovingly bestowed upon them by their faithful children. Mr. Skutley was a member of the Lutheran church while here and during his stay in Minneapolis affiliated with the Norwegian Memorial Lutheran church there. Mr. Skutley was one of those rare persons who seem to radiate sunshine and happiness wherever they mingle. He was a man of excellent habits, fine moral character and sturdy constitution, and he continued to be active in work till long past the age at which most men ordinarily drop out of the ranks of the workers. To this end there is no doubt that his sunshiny disposition largely contributed. He met most of the conditions and situations of life without grumbling. He was a practical, matter-of-fact man, but had his own way of extracting the best from life as it went along, and he was not disposed to worry about matters that could be bettered in other ways. His cheerful spirit remained with him, and he retained his clearness of intellect up to the last. He was invariably a good neighbor and there was no happier family circle than his. When he died, the grief that was felt over his loss, here in the old community as well as among his new found friends in Minneapolis was widespread and sincere. Besides his beloved wife and six children who are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father, he is also survived by two brothers, Sever and Reier Skutley, of Taylor and one grandson, Kale Skutley of Taylor, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were first held at the Memorial church at Minneapolis on Sunday, Rev. Munson, pastor of the church, officiating. His remains were then brought to Taylor and services conducted on Monday at 2:00 o'clock p.m. at the Lutheran church at Taylor, the Revs. Munson and O. Lovaas officiating. It was perhaps the most largely attended funeral ever conducted in Taylor, as relatives as well as friends from far and near gathered to pay their last respects to the departed. Burial was made at the Woodlawn cemetery south of Taylor. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, a mute testimony of the love and esteem in which the departed was held. The funeral services were made still more impressive by the singing of three beautiful solos by Mrs. Robert Gilfilin of Blair. The pallbearers were old friends, namely: B.L. Van Gorden, A.C. Anderson, Martin Hanson, Harry Stevens, Nels Peterson and O.M. Odemark. THE TAYLOR HERALD - NOVEMBER 14, 1930
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1856 - 1930 (74 år)
