Stanley F. Skurat, age 86, of Harrison, AR. died Wedensday, October 14, 2009 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.
The son of Emil and Hattie (Ganske) Skurat was born July 9th, 1923 in Glenwood, Minnesota.
Mr. Skurat was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Ann (Bagstad) Skurat whom he married on September 9, 1953; his brother, Russell Skurat; his sisters, Dorothy Skurat, Laverne Shanahan and Shirley Myers; and his grandson, Josh Sisco.
Stanley was a lifelong member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Minnesota and had attended Crossroads Community Church in Harrison. He enjoyed spending time with his family, bowling, golfing, fishing, hunting, gardening, dancing, woodworking, farming, and discussing politics.
He was a founding member of National Farmers Organization of Minnesota, he worked for Boeing Aircraft in California. He served in World War II and received the Victory Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal in Japan.
He also qualified as a Sharpshooter (Rifle M1) while in service.
Stanley F. Skurat is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, LuAnn and Steve Henrikson of Harrison, June and Dennis Sisco of Western Grove, Linda and Roger Williams of Willard, Missouri, and Heidi and Jacob Harris of Oregon; six grandchildren, Craig Henrikson, Scott and Jeremy Sisco, Samantha and Chad Williams, and Daria Harris; five great-grandchildren, Alexus Henrikson, Payton Sisco, Logan Sisco, Brett Williams, Landon Williams and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Funeral Service was Friday October 16, 2009 at Maplewood Cemetery with Brother Dennis Sisco officiating.
Pallbearers were Roger Williams, Steve Henrikson, Chad Williams, Craig Henrikson, Scott Sisco, and Matt Miller. Honorary pallbearers are Jeremy Sisco, Jacob Harris, Dr. Kevin Jackson, Dr. Scott Ferguson, third floor nursing staff at NARMC, Jack Lawson, Bro. Johnny Walters, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Hospice House of Harrison, 501 E. Sherman, Harrison, AR. 72601.
Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.