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VANDERHART: Carol June Vanderhart (Skoglund). November 17, 1953-October 23, 2014. Carol June Vanderhart of Minnedosa, MB passed away on October 23, 2014 at the Minnedosa Health Centre at the age of 60 years. Carol was born in Morris, Manitoba on November 17, 1953. She was the second daughter to Ken and Alice Skoglund. In 1954 the family moved to Southern Ontario which is where Carol spent most of her childhood years. It was in Ontario where Carol’s daughters Tricia (1971) and Wendy (1972) were born. While raising her 2 daughters, Carol began working as a florist and this is where her love for flowers began. From then on, flowers and gardening became her lifelong passion and gift. In 1985, Carol met and married John Vanderhart and they then moved with the girls to Cardale, Manitoba. In 1987 their son Casey was born and in 1990 the family moved to Minnedosa. Carol loved her children very much and loved her grandchildren even more. The grandchildren always enjoyed going to Grandma and Opa’s. Carol has passed on her love for the outdoors and playing games to the kids. Carol was always an active cheerleader in the stands for all of their sports and school activities. Throughout her life, Carol worked at many different jobs. Most recently at the Minnedosa Pharmacy where she was always known for her wonderful laugh and smile. Carol was predeceased by her parents Ken and Alice Skoglund. She is survived by her husband John, daughter Tricia (Derrick) Turner, Wendy (Kent) Wareham, Casey (Carly) Vanderhart and several grandchildren, Alyssa, Aidan, Abigail, Kailyn, Braeden, Owen, Jase, Maddison, Micah, sister Vivian (Cam) Stewart and brother John Skoglund and by her dear friend Brenda Shorrock. Funeral service was held at the Evangelical Covenant Church on October 29, 2014 with Pastor Andy Gilkinson officiating. Minnedosa Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.”
As published in Brandon Sun on Dec 06, 2014