Hanns SKOUTAJAN

Pete Torunski, Stittsville.
Quite a man !! I have been "searching" for him for many years , asked many people and finally found links to this page. I enjoyed his occasional refreshing homilies at St John the Evangelist Church, as well as his video of his life story. He told me of the rope tow he helped build on the ski hill at Batawa, the same rope tow I used in the late 70s to teach my 3-year old son to ski when we lived in that area. He was a man of tremendous energy, and I had a great respect for him.

Condolences to your family. I met Hanns online a few years back as my father (Alfred Exner) came with his parents on the same boat as Hanns and his family. Hanns was kind enough to autograph his book and send it to me. What a wonderful story he wrote. God Bless his family.

I have fond memories of Hanns stretching back to days at Queen's. I delighted and marvelled at his bio. A remarkable person, an inspiration to know

Condolences to The Skoutajan Family.
Like Hanns,I attended Dollar Academy in Scotland, was received into The United Church of Canada when Hanns was ordained at Bay of Quinte Conference, 1956. met him at a Dollar Academy Reunion in Niagara-on-the-Lake. I appreciated his e-mail blogs.
Rev Dr Francis Chisholm of Hamilton Ontario.

I knew Hanns at the gym. He always dressed in a pair of baggy beige shorts. He'd begin his workout on the stationary bicycle. He kept his head down, his eyes closed, and his legs turning. Suddenly, the timer signalling the end of the session would make a loud DING! He would leap from the seat, stand at attention beside his bicycle and salute! I never tired of this hilarious performance. Hanns was a very funny man. I feel certain he would have been glad I shared this story.

I met Hanns at my bookshop in Ottawa, but I recognized his family name. As soon as he found out that I was from Frankford and went to school in Batawa, that he knew my family, even that he went to school with my parents' neighbour created a connection. Over the years our paths would cross at events in the city. I was always amazed that that connection endured...my parents were immigrants, his were refugees and we both shared an understanding of how precious it is to have place, geographic or otherwise, to call "Home".
On behalf of the Huer family, I would like to extend my condolences.

To Stephen, Elizabeth, and Sophia, our deepest sympathies for your family's loss. We wish you love and light as you celebrate Hanns Skoutajan's life.

We at the Council of Canadians are very sad to learn of Hanns's passing. He was a wonderful man and a great Council member. We send love to his family.

A wonderful man--intelligent, wise, funny, and socially committed. He was a splendid writer and a true Christian. Interesting that he appears to have gone back to the United Church in his last years. I knew him at St. John's Anglican Church. He will be sorely missed.

Stephen, Elizabeth and Sophia
Our thoughts are with you, your mother, Karla and Wayne, at this most difficult of times. Your father always impressed us with his stories , his spirit and his enthusiasm for life and family. Always so optimistic and engaged, we will remember him fondly. You are all in our thoughts and in our hearts. Much love, Carolyn and Brett

We sincerely regret the loss of your beloved Hanns.

Our sympathy on the death of a most interesting, good spirited and thoughtful man. I will miss his blog and miss knowing that he is among us lifting up a vision of a better world for our children and grandchildren.

Marlene, Stephen, & Karla; We were very sorry to hear of Hanns' passing. We enjoyed your company whenever you visited. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Love to you all.

To the Skoutajan family: On behalf of all of us at the Montreal & Ottawa Conference Office of the United Church of Canada, I extend my condolences at this sad time. Over the years, Hanns' ministry touched many people and his time with us will be remembered. May your memories of him give you comfort. Please know that all of you are in our prayers.

Karla and Wayne and family, Deepest condolences from the Luscombe's and the Wicks'. May time and happy memories bring solace. Love you!

Hanns came as close to being a true Christian as anyone I knew, A truly fine man!!! John Meisel