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for John Skaggs
Bettejune Diot
October 27, 2008
Johnny & Maisene and your babies.
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Time and prayer are great healers. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
Bettejune (Pellston)
David Stafford
October 26, 2008
Dear Lora and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I knew John since we were kids. I want to tell you a story about John and me. We attended KCC and were on the debate team. We were entered in the state finals for college debate team. We drove to the event in a blizzard, instead of a 4 hour trip, it turned into 13 hours. We arrived exhausted and had 30 minutes to get ready for the debate. We won the first 2 and were undefeated. The third one was a previous national champion team. John sat down with me on stage and said "I need to look at my debate support cards in case I am challenged in the debate." He opened up the debate box and all that was in the box was chocolate chip cookies, my favoite. John said were are our support notes? I said John your missed the big picture, you should be asking, how many cookies are in the box. He started laughing and got up on stage and beat his opponet. He kept quoting Mr. Cookie from U.S News and World report. He was so confincing, I started believing himl After the debate, the kid that lost to John came over and asked John if he could see his support card. John said sure, its in the box. I will always remember his wit, great humor, and the time we were state champions. The only undefeated debate team KCC had. I will miss my friend John.
Richard Croff
October 26, 2008
Maisean, Johnny and family;
We are so sorry for you and the family . Thinking of you all throught this hard time
Love, from all the Croff family
Robert/Susan LeBlanc
October 26, 2008
To our Dear Friend Lora and Family. We have just heard the sad news of John's passing and are deeply sorry. John was a gentle, kind and friendly man and I was always very happy that you two had found each other. It was once said;'We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love..
and then we return home.'
You are all in our prayers.
Robert and Susan LeBlanc
David Bronkhorst
October 26, 2008
Grandpa Henry,
I will miss you. I will forever hold on to the wisdom that you shared with me.
Mrs. Skaggs, I'm terribly sorry about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Vinny
Suzanne Ploehn
October 24, 2008
Lora, Allison and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband John's passing. I met John way back when you were Courtney and Allison's Girl Scout Leader. I also remember him at the Gull Lake Football games cheering them on from the sidelines. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Barbara Pease
October 24, 2008
Lora and Family,
I had the honor to work with John when he was a salesperson for Terminix. We all loved the way John would make us laugh with his stories and also his quick whit.
John would always speak very highly of his family, he was very proud of all of you.
May God be with you today and always.
Kelly Springer
October 24, 2008
John,
Keep his happy memories close, memories don't fade. Thinking of you at these tough times.
Bill & Karen Halstead
October 24, 2008
Lora,
Karen and I are deeply saddened by the passing of your husband. You and your family are in our prayers.
Mary Bryant
October 24, 2008
Lora and family,
John is in the Presence of Our Lord and Savior Jesus.
Those of us here look also to Jesus for comfort and peace as we miss John's presence. You are loved, Lora and family.
Hugs,
Jan's mom--Mary
Sheron Liss
October 24, 2008
Dear loved ones of John,
My heart is heavy with the loss of someone I spent 13 years knowing on a daily basis, and intermittantly over the years. The moment I heard of his passing I was transformed to our first day of school, as we all sat in fear that the bus driver would never find our home and parents. I remember John's beautiful mother and handsome military father standing in the yard waiting for their son that day. John was one of the few I have known in my life that had an inner quality that recognized a person's value. He always was my friend and neighbor. He was open, honest, and well versed in the quandries of the day in our society and nation....we're talking the 60's now...I loved his easy smile, and generous whit...although our lives and the business of it have kept us out of touch, there are some thing's, that are forever in the heart...the wellspring of life....he was my brother and friend, and his void from this earth is felt deeply within by those who cared for him and those who loved him, yesterday....and today. It is truly my prayer that we all shall meet again in heaven. May the God of all comfort be with his family today and always.
Sara Lige
October 23, 2008
Lora and Family,
I had the privilege of knowing John through my business Suburban Barber Shop, He was a very intelligent individual. I always enjoyed hearing and learning about the intelligent things he knew and reed. During his last haircut we talked about the President Election. I was looking forward to his next haircut after the election to see what he had to say, I will miss him and his knowledge. He also always talked highly of his family and how proud he was of his children and I really admired that.
Please know you and your family are in my prays and may god carry you through this difficult time.
Rick Martin
October 23, 2008
I had the priviledge of working with John as his Branch Manager with Terminix. He was always the one with a smile and had a story for everything. I enjoyed them all. He will be missed.
Christine Gamage
October 23, 2008
Lora and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Know he is in a better place and one that he firmly believed in. Look not only to your Savior, but to your friends for comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Judi Berridge
October 23, 2008
Lora,
I was so saddened by the news of John's death. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers the past few days. I know the Franklin Family will be there for you in meaningful ways.
Judi Berridge
Jennifer Baschal
October 23, 2008
"Grandpa Henry"
All of us at Kid Stuff will miss you dearly. We will forever see you in your bibs and tool belt. As you have directed the children who attend Kid Stuff to do, we will turn to Jesus for support during this sad time. Know that we will are praying for your family as all of us handle your loss.
Betsy Bobb
October 23, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am in utter shock. This doesn't make any sense. John will remain in our hearts. You will remain in our prayers. I know that he loved his family, Toastmasters, and Kidstuff. He loved serving others. I know our girls will never forget him as Mr. Skaggs or Grandpa Henry.
Darcy Kline
October 23, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tamara Jamierson
October 23, 2008
Lora,
I will be praying for you and your family.
Tamara Jamierson
Paula Miller
October 23, 2008
Maisean, Ian and baby Carter- I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
Case Schipper
October 23, 2008
Lora - you have lost a very loving, caring, and wonderful husband. His love for you and his children was very evident to me. My hope for you is that the Lord may strengthen and support you through this difficult time.
Tammy Oswalt
October 23, 2008
I had the privilege of knowing John. He was by far one of the most caring, kind and thoughtful individuals I knew. He had a heart for reaching children for Christ. He will be greatly missed by all of us in children's ministry.
Esther Munster
October 23, 2008
Dear Laura:
I was so very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Please know that you are surrounded by many friends who love you and are praying for you and your family during this time of grief.
Love,
Essie
Dan, Angela & Landon Bell
October 23, 2008
What a wonderful Christian Man you were, someone to truly look up to. We will miss you dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do, please feel free to call. We Love You ALL so much.
Yale Kincaid
October 23, 2008
I had the honor of having John in one of my Monday Night Men's small groups, a few years back. He was one of the most friendliest guys I know. It seemed that he always had a smile on his face, and he was always willing to provide helpful input, whenever I needed it. He will be greatly missed.
For his family, I will pray that God's presence will be felt, so that you will feel peace and comfort during this time of mourning.
Val Rossman
October 23, 2008
Lora and family,
My thoughts are with you.
Val Rossman
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