Obituary of Ida Skalsky

Ida (Eberle) Skalsky, Of Marana, Arizona formerly of the rural Beulah Area in North Dakota Ida passed away August 5th, 2011, after a lengthy illness. Ida was born Jan 28, 1938 in Beulah North Dakota to John & Katie Eberle. She married Jerome Skalsky September 24, 1957 at St Benedict’s Catholic Church. They lived on the Skalsky farmstead for a number of years. Ida was employed at the Beulah Eagles, and was also a certified nursing assistant, Housewife and a wonderful mother. They moved to the Tucson area in 1986. Ida was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She always had hugs for family and friends. She will be greatly missed by those who shared that special bond of love. She is survived by Her Husband Jerome, sons Gaylen, Rick, and Daughter Audra. 8 Grandchildren; Brandon, Joslyn, Kyle, Lacey, Lane, Des, Michael, Cody, 1 Great grandchild Aiden Sisters, Joanne, Bernice, Celestine. Ida was preceded in Death by Her parents John & Katie Eberle, Brothers Ted and Adam. “WHEN I MUST LEAVE YOU” When I must leave you for a little while Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years But start out bravely with a gallant smile; And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all things the same, Feed not on your loneliness on empty days, But fill each walking hour in useful ways, Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will hold you near; And never, never be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you in the sky!