WALLINDER, Skyler Damian Ross
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. gofund.me/8010f174
A Visitation with Skyler will be held from 1 pm – 3 pm on Sunday, April 25th 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 will be held on Tuesday April 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm. Due to restrictions attendance at the service is limited to 20 people and will be by invitation only.
Use this link to attend the service virtually. us02web.zoom.us/j/81628482472 (This link will be live at 12:45 pm, Tuesday, April 27th). Please note: A link to download a recording of Skyler’s service will become available approximately May 4th on this site.
Arrangements entrusted to Florence (Flo) Simpson, Funeral Director
Cochrane Country Funeral Home – Ph: 403-932-1039
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de WALLINDER Skyler Damian Ross March 27 1997 – April 18 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Cochrane, Province: Alberta