Wesley Skakun

SKAKUN - Wesley Brian, was born December 7th, 1953 in Saskatoon, SK, and passed away at Royal University Hospital on Saturday, June 24th, 2006. Wes's early years were spent in Prince Albert, SK. After graduation, he followed his parents to Thunder Bay, Ont. and went to the Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology. Wes's love for music started as a teenager when he learned to play bass guitar. When in Thunder Bay he became part of the band "Earthshine ". The bands travels brought them to play at the "Bessborough ", where he met Heather. Wes and Heather were married Oct. 29th, 1983. Wes also loved cars and motorcycles and for many years raced his "Peppi's " stockcar at the Saskatoon Race Track. For the last few years both Wes and Heather have been working as the "crew ". Wes's music took him to a career in piano tuning and he owned and operated "Classic Piano Tuning " which took him to many parts of Saskatchewan. Those left to mourn Wes's loss is his wife, of 22 years Heather; loving pet cat, Muzzie; father, Eugene of Brandon, MB; two sisters, Cheryl Vander Raadt of Shylo, MB and Cindy (Glen) Hidebrandt of Winnipeg; parents-in-law, Doug and Ellen Buttar of Kindersley; sisters-in-law, Audrey Copses (Al) of Calgary, Donalda (Craig) Young of Saskatoon; brothers-in-law, Jim (Darlene) Buttar of Kindersley and Mike (Renee) Buttar of Kindersley as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends. Wesley was predeceased by his mother, Stella Skakun. The Memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 29th, at 1:00 p.m. from the Mayfair United Church (902 33rd Street West) with Rev. David Moors presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SCPA (Box 3050 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3S9). Condolences may be emailed through www.mourningglory.ca . Arrangements in care of John Schachtel MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (978-5200).