Elaine Ann Skagen
Published June 20, 2012
Elaine Ann (Clarke) Skagen
March 18, 1950 – June 1, 2012
Elaine Ann Skagen, age 62, passed away at Polidori House, Hospice of Lake Havasu, AZ on June 1, 2012. She fought a 21 month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Elaine was born March 18, 1950 in Snoqualmie, WA to Floyd & Florence Clarke. Elaine married Patrick Skagen on May 2, 1977 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. They lived in various locations in Washington, before retiring to Bouse, AZ. She is survived by her husband Patrick Skagen of 35 years, father Floyd Clarke, stepmother Lorraine Clarke of North Bend, brothers Donald Clarke of Snoqualmie, Ronald Clarke of Forks, sisters Dianne Gere of Maple Valley and Leslie Fischer of West Seattle and many nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by mother Florence Clarke & grandparents May & Melvin Clarke. A family memorial will be held at a later date. Elaine was a very kind & thoughtful soul & loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. In memory of our loving sister, donations can be made in her name to Polidori House of Lake Havasu, AZ or to www.pancan.org to further pancreatic cancer research toward a cure.
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