Elsie Skovsende, 84, of Andes, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, May 2, 2022.
She was born in Brooklyn on March 7, 1938, the daughter of the late William and Kathe (Anderson) Meyer.
In 1957 she married her husband Viggo “Joe” Skovsende, a union that lasted nearly 60 years until Joe’s passing in 2015. Elsie and Joe settled on their dairy farm in Andes on Rte. 28 where they raised their family of five daughters. She loved the time spent with her family and enjoyed times spent at the casino. Elsie was dedicated to keeping a neat home and farm, and she enjoyed mowing her five-acre lawn.
Elsie is survived by her daughters Susan, Sharon, Joan, Judith and Stephanie; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; a brother Fritz; sister Kathe; and many nieces nephews and friends.
At Elsie’s request there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Andes Cemetery, Andes.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Elsie may be made to Andes EMS, 5259 County Road 1 Andes, NY 13731.
Visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Elsie’s family.
