The passing of Torkild Risom, age 84 years of North Battleford, Sask occurred at Parkridge Centre, Saskatoon, Sask on March 28, 2015. Torkild was born on Feb 8, 1931 in Denmark. He is survived by his daughter Brenda (Tony) Rubes of Blue Mountain, Ont.; sons Quinn, Douglas (Heather) and Robert (Roxanne) and grandchildren Dominic, Kenzie, Justin, Matthew and Jasan. Torkild was predeceased by his parents Andreas and Thora Risom of Denmark; loving wife Margaret June Risom and daughter Mary. Torkild came to Canada in 1954 and moved to North Battleford in 1956 where he met his wife Margaret June. He operated the North Park Drive In and then started managing the Battlefords Bowlarena and the Capital Theatre in 1963. He purchased the theatre in1984. He also started Solar pools LTD and built numerous pools around North Battleford. Torkild was president of the Motion Picture Association from 1981-83. He was a director for the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce from 1982-1996 and was president in 1984. He was also a director and president of the North West Business Development Corporation. He was a charter member and past president of the Battlefords Toastmasters Club. He was director with the Tourism Industry Association of Saskatchewan and director of the Battlefords Central Business Partnership. A funeral service was held April 2, 2015 from Sallows & McDonald - Willson & Zehner Funeral Chapel, Lana Quinn and Byron Olsen played the musical selections of Amazing Grace, Midnight Prayer and Edelweiss. A eulogy was given by Dennis Cann, Marilyn Richardson and Douglas Risom. He was laid to rest at Battlefords City Cemetery following the service. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family placed their trust with Megan Donlevy of Sallows & McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home 306-445-2418.
