SKOGSTROM, Roy K.


Published in The Arizona Republic from May 15 to May 18, 2021 - Phoenix, Arizona - Roy K Skogstrom, 65, of Pepeekeo, HI, died May 4th at home. Born in Manhasset, NY, he grew up in Scottsdale, AZ, attending Cocopah Elementary and Chaparral High School. He graduated with honors from Stanford University with degrees in Chemistry and Biology. Roy owned Kahua Exotic Tropical Fruits Farm in Pepeekeo, was a physical therapist, and was CEO of Oncologic, a biotech company working on a treatment for cancer. Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Egil and Mildred Skogstrom of Scottsdale, AZ. He is survived by wife Catherine Marquette of Pepeekeo, sister Susan Skogstrom (Don) Outland of Ewa Beach, HI. Nephew Manny Griffin. Nieces Shannon Yun, Megan (Brandon) Cortijo, Jennifer Griffin, Christine Griffin, Stephanie Outland, Ryanne (Sergio) Malfavon, numerous grand nieces & nephews. Also survived by in-laws Mike Marquette, Tim Marquette, Margie King and Chris Coscuna. Celebration of life in Hawaii after the pandemic. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.