In Memory

Ardys Skoglund

Ardys Skoglund

Ardys Skogland passed away on September 18.  Miss Skogland  taught home economics, clothing, tailoring, pattern design, and child development. Memorial services for her will be Friday, October 12. When I receive more info I will post it.. Sue Ferreira Nunes



 
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10/07/12 11:43 AM #1    

Sue Ferreira (Nunes) (1967)

Ardys A. Skoglund Resident of Rossmoor in Walnut Creek Born in Kost, MN, July 11, 1923. Passed away in Walnut Creek, CA, September 18, 2012. Grew up in North Branch, MN, and graduated from the University of Minnesota. Resided in San Leandro, CA, and taught Home Economics at Pacific High School for many years. Predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Milton F. Skoglund, and in 2011, by her son, John Skoglund. Survived by the second love of her life, Robert B. Howard, M.D., her son, Peter Skoglund, daughters-in-law, Lori Skoglund and Susan Duthie, sister, Lorraine Olson, sister-in-law, Mabel Peterson, grandchildren, Erik Skoglund, Andrew Skoglund, Jessica Howard, Erik's wife Allison Skoglund, and two great grandchildren, Ella and Greta Skoglund. Long time member of First United Methodist Church of San Leandro, and more recently of Tice Valley United Methodist Church in Walnut Creek. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 A.M., Friday, Oct.12th, at the Fireside Room, Gateway Clubhouse, in Rossmoor, 1001 Golden Rain Rd., Walnut Creek, CA. Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of the East Bay, Children's Hospital of Oakland, or to the charity of your choice.

Published in Inside Bay Area on October 7, 2012

10/07/12 12:10 PM #2    

Jo Ann Orthman/Dahl (Wimberley) (1963)

R.I.P. Miss Skoglund ..... i loved your classes and appreciate your nonstop efforts and interest in "attempting" to teach me to sew .... the apron i accomplished to finish is the only thing i've completed since your class - i only wish i still had it .... condolences to the entire family and circle of friends.

 


10/14/12 12:34 PM #3    

Lindy Richards (Erdman) (1970)

Thank you, Mrs. Skoglund for your patience, guidance and unending encouragement that you gave to me.  Because of you, I went on to be a skilled seamstress and am currently making a beautiful Belle dress for my granddaughter to wear on Halloween.  I want you to know that you are the one teacher in my life that made the biggest impact on me.  I fondly think of you often, especially when I am creating a new project.  Sewing seems to be a lost art these days, but I have hung on to the skills that you so gracefully taught me.

Rest in peace, Mrs. Skoglund, thank you for gracing my world.

Lindy    


01/04/14 12:38 AM #4    

Sheila Spencer (Lein) (1971)

She was a very kind person and one of my favorites at Pacific. Edit on 11/20/2021:  While in her sewing class I used to sew little clothes for her young granddaughter and even made a t-shirt for her son.  She was such a gracious lady and made sure I got those clothes just perfect! This would have been about 1970 or 1971.  


11/27/20 02:53 PM #5    

Frances Britto (Claassens) (1968)

Ardys Skoglund was my mentor teacher when I did 2 years of teaching Home Economics, 1 year at Pacific and 1 year at San Leandro High School.  I will confess, teaching high school Home Economics was not my lifelong career or love.  I did not teach high school again.  I taught Adult Education until prop. 13 did away with adult education classes that weren't how to speak English or credits necessary to graduate from high school.  I consider her one of the most influencial educators of my life.  It wasn't just learning how to sew but her calm manner and leadership shaped who I am today.  I spent my career with Merck & Co., Inc. as a Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative and retired in 2000.  Today I am heavily involved in quilting and belong to 2 quilt guilds, 1 as President in 2016.  I now long arm quilt with my Gammill w/ Statler Stitcher and finish other people's quilt tops and make them into memorable quilts.  I quilt for Quilts of Valor and other charitable groups.  My love of sewing was born in Ardys Skoglund's class.  I find peace in sewing.  I believe there are living angels among us and Ardys Skoglund was my angel here on earth.


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