March 27, 1997 – April 18, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing Skyler Wallinder on April 18, 2021 in Cochrane Alberta at the age of 24. Skyler was born in Kamloops BC on March 27, 1997, grew up in Calgary and Cochrane.
Skyler was an adventurous, creative and active person. He graduated from Bow Valley High School in Cochrane, AB after which he attended the SAIT culinary program. He worked in a few different restaurants before exploring Australia for a year where he ultimately ended up doing charity fundraising work, which gave him a great sense of fulfillment. On return from Australia, he returned to his passion for cooking, where he could explore his sense of personal expression and creativity. He felt very strongly about mental health, especially within the culinary field and was always active in supporting his friends and peers.
Growing up, Skyler was a competitor in middle distance running, rugby, wrestling, downhill ski racing, coaching younger alpine ski racers and speed skiing where he achieved 150 km/h and was ranked second in the world in his class in 2016.
Skyler is survived by his parents, Brad and Nina Wallinder, his brother Jacob Wallinder, and grandparents Roy Queen and Heather Wallinder. Skyler is predeceased by his grandmother Isobel Queen and grandfather Donald Wallinder.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to an initiative that is in development in Skyler’s memory for the benefit of mental health in the culinary field.
https://gofund.me/81b520dc
A Visitation with Skyler will be held from 1 pm – 3 pm on Sunday, April 25
th
at
Pierson’s Funeral Home
(4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary
).
Covid protocols will be in place with a maximum of 20 people in attendance at any time so will be on a ‘come and go’ basis.
If you cannot attend and would like to leave a message for Skyler which can be written on his casket, please email your note to cochrane@piersons.ca.
A ‘Live Streamed’ Celebration of Skyler’s Life was held on Tuesday April 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm.
Due to restrictions attendance at the service was limited to 20 people and was by invitation only.
A recording of Skyler’s service will become available by contacting the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Florence (Flo) Simpson, Funeral Director
Cochrane Country Funeral Home – Ph: 403-932-1039 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Skyler Damian Ross Wallinder, please visit our flower store.
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing Skyler Wallinder on April 18, 2021 in Cochrane Alberta at the age of 24. Skyler was born in Kamloops BC on March 27, 1997, grew up in Calgary and Cochrane.
Skyler was an adventurous, creative and active person. He graduated from Bow Valley High School in Cochrane, AB after which he attended the SAIT culinary program. He worked in a few different restaurants before exploring Australia for a year where he ultimately ended up doing charity fundraising work, which gave him a great sense of fulfillment. On return from Australia, he returned to his passion for cooking, where he could explore his sense of personal expression and creativity. He felt very strongly about mental health, especially within the culinary field and was always active in supporting his friends and peers.
Growing up, Skyler was a competitor in middle distance running, rugby, wrestling, downhill ski racing, coaching younger alpine ski racers and speed skiing where he achieved 150 km/h and was ranked second in the world in his class in 2016.
Skyler is survived by his parents, Brad and Nina Wallinder, his brother Jacob Wallinder, and grandparents Roy Queen and Heather Wallinder. Skyler is predeceased by his grandmother Isobel Queen and grandfather Donald Wallinder.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to an initiative that is in development in Skyler’s memory for the benefit of mental health in the culinary field.
https://gofund.me/81b520dc
A Visitation with Skyler will be held from 1 pm – 3 pm on Sunday, April 25
th
at
Pierson’s Funeral Home
(4121 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary
).
Covid protocols will be in place with a maximum of 20 people in attendance at any time so will be on a ‘come and go’ basis.
If you cannot attend and would like to leave a message for Skyler which can be written on his casket, please email your note to cochrane@piersons.ca.
A ‘Live Streamed’ Celebration of Skyler’s Life was held on Tuesday April 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm.
Due to restrictions attendance at the service was limited to 20 people and was by invitation only.
A recording of Skyler’s service will become available by contacting the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Florence (Flo) Simpson, Funeral Director
Cochrane Country Funeral Home – Ph: 403-932-1039 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Skyler Damian Ross Wallinder, please visit our flower store.
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