Joshua Lynn Skalland

Joshua Skalland Obituary

SKALLAND, JOSHUA LYNN
On February 22, 2002 at the age of 17, after a lengthy battle with cancer, Joshua went home to be with the Lord. He will be lovingly remembered by his father Terry Skalland & stepmother Besty, mother Luverne Adamson & stepfather Steven; brothers: Jeremy (Bambi), & Jordan; sisters: Katrina & Sarah, grandparents: Jean & Ramsey Thiel, and Mavis Skalland; step-grandparents: Jere & Darlene Ball, and Donald & Irene Adamson. He also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother Nathan, and grandfathers Harley Skalland and Carl Dickinson. Joshua was a January 2002 graduate of Kennedy High School, in Sacramento, CA, where he was an honor student, and active in choir and drama. Joshua was well loved by teachers and students alike. His gentle and compassionate spirit will be forever missed. Family and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service, Sunday, March 3, 2002 at 2pm at the First Baptist Church of Elk Grove Chapel, 8939 E. Stockton Blvd. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Joshua Skalland Memorial Fund at CAL FED Bank, 7231 Greenhaven Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Skalland

10 Entries

Janeane Armstrong

March 19, 2002

Josh was a very special young man, he touched so many lives. He was well loved by everyone who knew him. He was kind to everyone and always sensed when someone was having a bad day. He will be in the hearts of his friends forever.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family for a long time to come.

Sheri Sturgeon

March 9, 2002

I graduate from JFK in 2000 when Josh was a soph. although I only knew him a couple of years a friendship formed and I will never forget the kinda of person Josh was. Being at his memorial service really made me think about how I am leading my life and if i were to die tomorrow would I have accomplished the things Josh did and would I have touched as many people as deeply as he did. I will miss you Josh and thanks for that encouraging talk in the parking lot my sr. year. Love and Prayers to the family.

Colleen Eckery

March 3, 2002

I was in choir with Josh in his Junior year, and before he got sick in his Senior. He was such a great friend. He always inspired me to do my best and try hard in choir. I saw how great of a performer he was, and I wanted to do that. I will always remember him singing "Happy Birthday" to me in Denny's on the choir's LA trip. I will miss him so much. Choir, or even JFK, will never be the same without Josh. I miss you Josh!

Amber Akin

March 2, 2002

Josh was a very loving and caring person whenever i needed him he was always there for me. he will always be in my heart and i will never forget about the time he told me no matter what happens he will still be by my side and watching over me. Josh had many dreams and i think that since he didn't get to suceed in them, that i should try to do it for him. I love you Josh.

Shannan Armstrong

March 2, 2002

Josh was a very loving and generous person. He was the type of person where it didnt matter what type of mood you were in he could always put a smile on your face.I am going to miss him very much. He was a good friend of mine. Sending my love to the parents of Josh

Rebekah Armstrong

March 1, 2002

Although I did not know Josh as well as others, I do know he was a bright young boy who brought smiles to alot of faces and touched alot of hearts. He will be missed and remembered by many. Sending love and prayer to his family and friends.

ANNETTE RANGEL

February 28, 2002

MY DAUGHTER STEPHANIE WAS IN THE CHOIR WITH JOSH AT KENNEDY AND SHE WAS VERY SAD, CRUSHED, WHEN THE ANNOUNCEMENT CAME. SHE WILL BE SINGING FOR JOSH AT FIRST BAPTIST ALONG WITH THE OTHER CHOIR MEMBERS.

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME.

Stephanie Ledesma

February 28, 2002

I'm a student at John F. Kennedy and a fellow student with Josh. Even tough I didn't know Jose, I still felt that I lost someone I knew. If I would have met him, things would have been different. Since he was a student at J.F.K., he'll always be remembered as a true COUGAR! Now Josh will be watching over all of us at Kennedy. God bless.

Rest in Peace Josh.

SCL

Janet McPhee

February 27, 2002

I was very sorry to hear that your son lost his battle with cancer at such a tender age. I am also sorry that you are now bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents. We lost one of our 6 month old twin boys to kidney failure on 12/5/97, and we have never been the same. The only saving grace is that his twin Tommy is fine and he has his sister Megan to guide him through pre-K and "stuff". I am very actively involved in TCF-The Compassionate Friends in northern New Jersey. We used live in Fair Oaks. Please e-mail me if you wish to or join me in the compassionate friends chat room. I moderate on Sat/Sun/wed nites.

Sincerely,

Janet R. McPhee

(Andrew's Mom )

Lydia K.

February 27, 2002

I was a senior when Josh was a freshman at Kennedy. I was in choir ith him and grew to be good friends with him. I am so sorry to his loving family and close friends for the loss of such a joyous and wonderful person. I will always remember how trully blessed I am to have known Josh.

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