Skanderup – Clifford Immanuel Nielsen Skanderup, beloved husband of Evelyn Skanderup, went to be with his Lord on April 16th, 2008, at the age of 75 years. Clifford was born in Tilley to Pastor Anton and Kristine Skanderup on January 21st, 1933; he was the eighth of nine siblings. Clifford lived in Tilley from 1933 until in 1937 when Pastor Skanderup, left his call at Bethany Lutheran Church in Tilley and took a call to preach in Redvers, Saskatchewan, at Dannevirke Lutheran Church. Clifford received his schooling in Revers, and Edenvale, Saskatchewan. The Skanderup family lived there until 1944 when Pastor Skanderup received another call to preach at Salmonhurst and New Denmark, New Brunswick, where he served as pastor for three years. Clifford also received his education in New Brunswick. Clifford was the last one of the Skanderup children to be confirmed by his father on November 2nd, 1947 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, in Salmonhurst, New Brunswick. In 1947 the Skanderup’s returned to Tilley from New Brunswick. The Skanderup’s operated an egg grading station in the village of Tilley for two or three years before moving to the ‘home place’ farm across the road from Bethany Lutheran Church. Clifford married Evelyn Marie Wester on March 4th, 1961. They lived on and farmed the Skanderup home place in Tilley, where they raised their family. Clifford, Evelyn and family were very active participants in Bethany Lutheran Church. Life revolved around church, family, farming, a few thousand chickens, dogs, cats, school and extra curricular activities. In 1970 they built the house that stands on the farm where Darren and Melinda Skanderup live today. In October 1996 Clifford and Evelyn moved to Brooks. Clifford tried his hand at retiring but it wasn’t for him. He continued to farm part-time and worked part-time for Smith Funeral Home; both were jobs he enjoyed very much. He continued to custom swath until this August and worked at Smith’s until recently as well. Clifford was always fixing something, helping someone, working on a wood working project, or enjoying music. He could always see someone in need, or if something needed to be done; and would just do it, or without any expectation for compensation in return. He loved to have fun and laugh with his friends and family. Clifford was predeceased by his parents Pastor Anton Nielsen Skanderup and Kristine Skanderup; his father-in law Ralph Wester Sr. and step-mother-in-law, Gertie Wester. He was predeceased by his brother Verne Skanderup; brother Milton Skanderup; brother and sister-in-law, Leo and Elsie Skanderup; sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Ben Colbens; sister-in-law Ruth Skanderup; brother-in-law, Ahlmann Olsen; brother-in-law, Niels Eskesen; sister-in-law, Jeannie Wester; nephew Keith Colbens; nephew, Clark Colbens; and nephew, Lloyd Colbens. He was also predeceased by his beloved granddaughter, Karlee Hayworth in November 1997, who died in his arms. Clifford is survived by his wife of 47 years, Evelyn Skanderup. He is survived by his daughters, Kaye Hayworth of Medicine Hat, daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Jody Bergum of Edmonton; son and daughter-in-law, Darren and Melinda Skanderup of Tilley; seven precious grandchildren: Jesse Hayworth, Taylor Bergum, Colter Skanderup, Chad Skanderup, Kalvin Bergum, Nikki Skanderup and Camryn Bergum; sisters, Agnete Eskesen and Naomi Olsen; brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Martha Skanderup; and bother and sister-in-law Verner and Connie Skanderup; brother-in-law and sister- in-law Ralph and Althea Wester; brother-in-law and sister-in law, Arne and Bessie Wester; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Norman and Anne Wester and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as numerous great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 21st at 2:00 PM from Trinity Lutheran Church, Brooks. Rev. David Glawe officiatied. Honorary Pallbearers were all of Cliff’s grandchildren. Active Pallbearers were Lydon Wester, Danny Wester, Jim Clow, Brian Skanderup, Stephen Skanderup and Mark Colbens. Interment followed at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Tilley. In memory of Cliff if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, RR1, Tilley, Alberta T0J 3K0. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Telephone 362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.
