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James Skoglund Obituary
March 3, 1941
July 11, 2017
Jim Skoglund, a resident of Nevada since 1965 passed away at Renown Hospital. He was born an identical twin in Minneapolis MN to Verne and Lydia Skoglund. After his duty to his country in photography with the Air Nation Guard, he began his photography career with Lifetouch National School Studios in 1960. He retired after 36 years in 1996. Jim was a 25 year member of the Reno Elk Club, life time member of the Nevada PTA, and alumni member of Lifetouch Alumni Club. He and his identical twin, Jack, were involved in the university of Minnesota twin research study for 20 years. A avid snow skier, fisherman, hunter, and he loved to travel in his motor home with his beloved wife, Ina. He was a donor to the DCI tissue gift transplant for burned victims.
Jim is survived by his wife, Ina Larson Skoglund, of 31 years of Reno, his daughter, Nicole and Rob of Billings, MT. Four step children, Dr. Thomas Bzoskie MD, Jeffrey Bzoskie, Gary Bzoskie, and Connie Bzoski. He is also survived by his sister, Karen and Tom Meyer of Tampa, FL and brother, Bob and LaDonna Skoglund of Albuquerque, NM, and Mrs. Carol Skoglund and son, John of Minneapolis, MN. He was also the "greatest grandpa ever" to his ten grandchildren and his one great grand son. He also had many loved nieces and nephews.
Services are planned for a later date with a celebration of remembrance of his life.
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Ina Larson Skoglund
October 2, 2025
Jim you were the best photographer;
You were just like your camera
You focused on what’s important
You captured the good times
And if things were negative and didn’t work out
You always took another shot!
John Dandrea
July 25, 2020
jim & jack worked with me at duluth heights mileage. white pants on sat.&sunday. thats where they met wwwilliams. many times we would wrestle untill we were exausted. car racing,smelt fishing,etc...great memories! sad that they are gone.
John Dandrea
April 23, 2020
dear ina.. i still think about jim & jack now & then especially when i drive by there old homestad . terrific boys... it was nice to see his picture. my message to you today is stay well with your memories and these troubled times ... sincerely john dandrea
Ina Skoglund
June 22, 2019
My mind still talks to you. My heart still looks for you. But my soul knows you are at peace. Sending you my eternal love.
Day Williams
December 6, 2017
Jim was my boss back in the late 70s. We took thousands of school pictures all over Nevada. He taught me a lot. Jim worked hard, and he was great at handling the children to evoke their best smiles. He was always professional.
Connie Bzoskie
August 23, 2017
Jim, your legacy will always live on through all of the school children's pictures you took over the 30 years in all of the schools throughout the State of Nevada. Thank you
Steven moshberger
August 19, 2017
R I P JIM you were a great friend too me and amazing family man.
Love ya forever Buddy..
August 6, 2017
Jim will be missed. He was so kind to us while we were at Mt. Rose Elementary . Always the true professional and a gentleman. Our deepest condolences.
Lonnie and Anna Mae Shields
July 27, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace, Hosea 13:14.
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