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Henry Benton SKORDAL

Friendship (Springdale) Cemetery
Washington County,
Arkansas

Henry
March 5, 1918 - February 5, 2016

*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Sunday, February 7, 2016

SPRINGDALE — H.B. "Papa" Skordal
March 5, 1918-Feb. 5, 2016

Henry Benton Skordal passed peacefully Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. He was the third child of Bernard and Hannah Anderson Skordal. Born in Mohall, N.D., he attended Mohall High School and attended NDAC in Fargo.

He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Stockton Field, Calif. It was there in the summer of 1942, that he married Claudia L. Dandliker, the love of his life.

Henry accepted a position with the USGS. Topographic Division. He was assigned surveying and mapping in the mid-continent region, and after doing that for 34 years, settled in Springdale, Ark., in 1971. After retirement, Henry did contract mapping assignments for Arkansas Western Gas.

An avid hunter and fisherman, 'Hank", was blessed with many such experiences through his life. Favorites were the Pacific Northwest, Canada, Alaska, and Gulf Shores, Ala.

The most loving husband, father, and friend, he will be greatly missed. His spirit will live on in his wife, Claudia; daughter, Rochelle A. Bruce; son, James B. Skordal, all of Springdale; and daughter, Sharon P. Tulli of Indianapolis, Ind.; also six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Loved ones will celebrate his amazing life this Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale, Ark. They attended the First United Methodist Church in Springdale for many years.

Claudia
October 21, 1919 - July 24, 2016

*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Wednesday, July 27, 2016

SPRINGDALE — Claudia L. "Mimi" Skordal, Oct. 21, 1918-July 24, 2016. Claudia Laura "Mimi" Skordal passed away peacefully at home this past Sunday. She was the daughter of William and Isadora Dandliker. Born in Renville County, N.D., she attended Minot Business College and married Henry Benton Skordal, the love of her life in 1942.

The baby of seven farm raised children, she found her loyalty and stability in family, passing these love and life lessons onto the next generations. Her husband's job required the family to move often, and she always made each destination a beautiful, loving home.

The most loving wife, mother, and friend, she will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by Hank "Papa" Skordal, her spirit will live on in her children, Sharon P. Tulli, of Brownsburg, Indiana, James B. Skordal and Rochelle A. Bruce, of Springdale, Ark. Five living generations, including 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Loved ones will celebrate her amazing life, (and the best cookie and potato salad maker of all time) this Friday, July 29, 2016, at 10 a.m., at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale, Ark. Claudia and Hank were members of the First United Methodist Church of Springdale.

Family and friends are finding peace in the fact that Mimi and Papa are reunited again. The Skordal family would like to also thank the Northwest Medical Center and Hospice friends for their compassion and gentle care of "Mimi".

Photograph by Alvin Herrington

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Submitted: 10/4/20 • Approved: 10/11/20 • Last Updated: 10/14/20 • R1342461-G1342461-S3

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