Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Jan 20, 1948 - Dec 5, 2012
Dear Barbara,
I have sadly found out today about Jim's death.
Last time I met you last May we had a lovely dinner together. Jim and I had a kept a nice business friendship for the last 15 years. I'm very sorry, my prayers will be dedicated to you and your family.
Rogério Tieppo
February 07, 2013 | Sao Paulo, Brazil
Barb and all of your dear family, we were so saddened to hear of the loss of that sweet Jim of yours. May God hold you close. Prayers and love to all of you.
Greg and Marcia Potvin
December 12, 2012 | Detroit Lakes, MN
Sorry for your loss. Jim was a good friend
Don & Colleen Ames
December 11, 2012 | Lerna, IL
Dear Barb,
I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am about Jim's sudden passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this very difficult time. May you always hold close to your heart all the wonderful memories you shared.
Sue Peadro
December 10, 2012 | Charleston, IL
To The Skiff Family
My mother and father lived nearly across the street from the Skiff's on Garfield in the late 40's and early 50's. Jim & Dennis were known to our family although we moved away from Garfield in ~1952. I did attend Hawthorne School with Jim & Dennis however. Our sympathy to the Skiff family on Jim's passing.
David & Kathy May
Ramsey, MN
December 10, 2012
To Barbara and family
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family on Jim's sudden death. May knowing your friends grieve with you be a strength.
Roger and Barbara Haberer
December 10, 2012
December 10,2012
My sincere sympathy to family and friends of Jim. Jim lived in our neighborhood and was always such a great and friendly guy. Hawthorne School days were our group of friends in elementary school and of course we won't forget the friends I am sure he had at Northside School also! We also attended Albert Lea High School with Jim. Our prayers go out to all of you, as I know he will also be truely missed by the Class of '66'!
Gwen (Hahn) Borst
December 10, 2012 | Albert Lea, MN
My condolences to Jim's family. Jim lived a block away from me in elementary school years. We attend the same schools. Jim was a great guy and my prayers go out for his family. Rest in peace Jim.
Sandi Behrens
December 10, 2012 | Albert Lea, MN
I am sadden to hear of Jim's passing. I send my prayers to Barbara and rest of the family. I always enjoyed his speeches at the christmas parties that we held at U. S. Soy each year. To each and everyone I say a prayer.
Allen Robertson
December 10, 2012 | Mattoon, IL
MATTOON, IL – James William Skiff, age 64 of Mattoon, IL passed away suddenly on Wed., December 5, 2012.
Jim was born on Jan. 20, 1948 in Albert Lea, MN, a son of the late Donald R. and Ruth M. (Olson) Skiff. He married Barbara Lindeman on June 9, 1973 in Woodbury, MN and they have celebrated thirty-nine years of marriage and friendship. In addition to his wife Barbara, he is survived by three children, Jessica (Nathan) Larscheid of Woodbury, MN, Jillian (Bradley) Carlson of Keswick, VA and Justin Skiff of Phoenix, AZ; a granddaughter, Natalie Larscheid; his mother-in-law, Maryldine (Lindeman) Stoltzmann; a sister, and many brothers-in law, sisters-in law, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis C. Skiff.
Jim received his bachelors degree from Minnesota State University at Mankato and his master's degree in International Business Management from the American Graduate School of International Management at Thunderbird University in Arizona. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to a varied, interesting and successful career which he enjoyed immensely. Most recently, he was President of the former U.S. Soy in Mattoon, IL.
He shared his lifelong sense of adventure and passion for travel with his family which took them around the world, and they now have fond memories of places they call home. He was able to develop and maintain many great friendships along the way. He was encouraging and supportive in helping others along life's path. He will be remembered for his patience and humility.
Jim was a loving and devoted husband and father. His greatest joy in life was sharing with Barb the gift of raising their family and spending time with her and their children, sons-in-law and granddaughter. He took great interest in developing a personal and unique relationship with those closest to him. He leaves his family with countless, wonderful memories, which will be imprinted on their hearts forever. His wit, humor and sincerity will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched.
A time of gathering will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at St. John Lutheran Church, 1975 St. John's Dr. in Woodbury, MN. A memorial service honoring and celebrating his life will follow at 11:00 a.m. and lunch will be served following the service. Memorial gifts in honor of his life will be used for a donation of the family's choice to be named later.
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