Skip Calkins

Skip Calkins

May 10, 1944 - February 14, 2021

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Harold ‘Skip’ Calkins,76, Ypsilanti, ND, died Sunday afternoon February 14, 2021 at his home near Ypsilanti.

Skip was born May 10, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN the son of Harold, Sr. and Darlene (Weber) Calkins.  He received his elementary education in St. John’s Academy.  He grew to manhood in the vicinity where he helped on the family farm.  In 1964 he started his own trucking business. 

He entered the United States Air Force March 1, 1966 at Fargo, ND.   He was honorably discharged October 1, 1969 at McCoy Airforce base in Florida.   He returned to North Dakota were continued to owned and operated his trucking business until 2011 and he started working for area farmers until 2018. 

 He and Kathryn Solyntjes were married October 12, 1990 in Jamestown, ND.

 He was a member of St. James Basilica, Knights of Columbus and the VFW.  Skip enjoyed tractor pulling, dune buggy racing, fishing, and camping.  He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  He liked being outdoors working in the yard and venturing out on his side by side.

Surviving is his wife Kathy, his children, Heather Calkins (Allen), Jamestown, ND; Tony (Rachael) Calkins, Jamestown, ND, Justin (Chris) Stroh, West Fargo, ND, Kyle (Jessica) Stroh, Amenia, ND, Melissa Stroh, Jamestown, ND, 8 grandchildren, Austin Hatlewick, Shayla Schauer, Blayze Schauer, Adley Stroh, Jera Stroh, Brayden Stroh, Kayla Stroh and Dodge Calkins, 2 great grandchildren, Trent and Talia Hatlewick; and 13 siblings, Michael (Linda); Daniel (Eileen); Mary (Jerry) Pundt; Patricia (Patrick) McKee; Calvin (Rose); Donna (John) Standish; Susan (Neil) Limesand; Pamela (Keith) Altringer; Tina Banen; Janell (Dallas) Weber/Tourney; Mark (Robin); Holly (Jeff) Miller; Jon (Carol).

 He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Tim and 1 sister, Marie Sjostrom.

 Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Saturday February 20, 2021 in the Haut Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Jamestown, ND with Father Paul Kuhn presiding.

VIDEO RECORDING  of the service will be on this page later in the day on Saturday.

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Rosie (Solyntjes) DeZeeuw
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Jim Peterson
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Skip's work ethic was second to none. I looked up to him. My condolences to the family.
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Jamon and Natalie Lonnberg
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Kathy<br>I wanted to let you know how truly sorry I was to hear of Skip's passing. He was always one of my favorite people to sit and visit with when he would swing into the bank. I bet he is catching fish in Heaven right now!<br>
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Alicia Stieglitz
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I dont even know where to begin. The fact that I thought I was the only Emma only to find out thats what Uncle Skip called many just so he didnt have to remember your name. I cant believe youre gone and I hope when you crossed over Grandma and Grandpa were there to greet you along with Uncle Tim, Aunt Marie and Kiel. I wanted to say thank you for all of the great years and for you always hosting our family reunions at your place. I know it was a TON of work but it wouldnt have been the same anywhere else. I dont think Ill ever forget the sound of your voice. I remember being a kid and always tagging along with my dad to come to the farm. Lots of dice games, laughs and fun! I love you Uncle Skip and know that Im glad youre not suffering anymore. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. You were our patriarch. Love you, Alicia.
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Pam Altringer
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To the oldest of the big kids, from the oldest of the little kids, I am going to miss you, your laugh, your being you and my big brother! Thank you for my last two visits, our time together will always be a favored memory of mine. Your smile for my picture and what you said to bring on that smile. I know youll be out there watching over us, as, God knows, we need all the Angels we can get, guiding us on the right path. You will always be near, in my heart and in my mind with my feel good memories.Thank you for always opening up your home to us, holding all the get togethers and family re-unions, and being there whenever we needed. Say Hello to all, you are joining a good bunch. I love you, Skip! <br>To Kathy and you kids, keep your memories close, words cannot express my sadness for your loss. Hugs and squeezes, love always,<br>Pam and family
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Gail Gulkin
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Though I did not get to know Skip personally, "Skip" was the milk truck driver for my parents for many years and MANY years AGO when I was "a lot younger". Very nice guy and always talked to us when he was there. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

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