Joe Skinner

1931 - 2013

Joe Skinner obituary, 1931-2013

BORN

1931

DIED

2013

Joe Skinner Obituary

Joe Skinner, 81, of Sterling, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Sterling. In memory of the life he lived, the family will be receiving guests at Tennant Funeral Home Reception Room Saturday, May 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Joe was born on Aug. 8, 1931, in Appleton, Wis., to Albert R. and Olive Mae (Moore) Skinner. He attended Campbell Elementary, Sterling Junior High, Sterling High School and Northeastern Junior College.

He played two years of minor league baseball in the Pittsburg Pirates system, was in the U.S. Army for two years, and was an electrical engineer for Public Service Co. of Colorado, retiring after 38 years.

He married his high school sweetheart, Dortha Janis Main, on Aug. 23, 1952, in El Paso, Texas. They were married for 60 years. They were blessed with the births of two wonderful sons and two much loved grandchildren.

His baseball career was cut short after an injury while serving in the U.S. Army in Japan. He was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed golfing, bicycling, sports, and loved yard work. His sons and grandchildren were his top priority in life.

He is survived by wife, Dortha Skinner; sons, Scott and Sandra Skinner of Arvada and Troy Skinner and partner James Jensen of Palm Springs, Calif.; grandson, Bradley Skinner of Lubbock, Texas; and granddaughter, Kelsey Skinner of Fort Collins; sister, Geraldine Brown of Phoenix.

He was preceded in death by son, Mark J. Skinner; parents, Albert and Olive Mae Skinner; sister, Maxine Weldele; brothers, Harold, Clifford, Ronald and Boyd.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or charity of your choice in care of Tennant Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1547, Sterling, CO 80751.

Published by Journal Advocate on May 15, 2013.
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Dear Dortha, I am still thinking of you and send love to you and Troy. So many happy thoughts of you and your dear ones. Agnes Rundus

July 6, 2013

All our love sorry for your loss

gillotts

June 10, 2013

Joe was a member of the 1952 Bartlesville, Okla. Pirates of the Kansas-Oklahoma-Missouri (KOM) league where he played shortstop.

On behalf of his former teammates, and as the historian for the KOM league I pass along condolences on their behalf.

John Hall

May 21, 2013

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing.I remember Joe being at the golf course very early in the mornings when Gene and I would go to golf. Gene passed away July 4th, 2011 and our daughter,Debby passed away July 20, 2011. Then I moved to a retirement place in Greeley. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Maralyn Cornish

May 17, 2013

Dear Dortha and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Joe's death. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you. Troy, I remember the beautiful music you shared with all of us. I hope you're still singing.

Neala and Bill Carmichael
St Francis, Kansas

May 16, 2013

Troy, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I'm thinking of you at this sad time.
Sharon Lebsack

Sharon Lebsack

May 16, 2013

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