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Michael Skipworth Obituary
"Skip" Michael T. Skipworth passed away at his home on November 8, 2010.
Michael was born on March 9, 1948 to Wilhelmena Skipworth in Providence, RI. Michael served a short term in the U.S. Army and moved to California in 1971. He had a restaurant business, was a shade tree mechanic, active churchgoer, and widely known as the BBQ cook at Poloni's.
He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Fran and Andy Winston of Lompoc; nieces Darlene Lomans and her husband Eddie of Virginia, Doreen Brown of Lompoc and Terri Owens of Lompoc; nephew Andy Winston III and his wife Jenny of Virginia; and numerous great-nieces, nephews and friends.
Michael was preceded in death by his mother Wilhelmena Skipworth (Nana), brother Fredrick Skipworth, great niece Naomi Brown, nephew-in-law Alonzo Owens, and niece Patricia Gibson.
A celebration of Michael's life will be held at the Veterans Memorial Building on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 1p.m. until 5 p.m. Pot luck dishes are encouraged and welcomed.
Cremation arrangementrs are in the care of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. www.starbucklind.com
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Susie Berry
November 29, 2010
I cant believe hes gone - I feel as thou I knew him my whole life. skip and I were close like brother and sister in law. He was very close to my ex - Alonzo Marshall. Rest in piece Skip - I miss your cooking and your laughter.
Joy Hayward
November 22, 2010
I have known Skip for many yrs!We seen each other tho good times & Bad, I saw me as a young girl,Now I am a grandma!He was the most cranky,fun loving friend I ever known! He always reminded me of Red Fox on standford and Son! I am proud to call Skip my friend! I will miss you Skip! I wont say good bye,I will say I see you again soon!
Joy
November 22, 2010
I have known Skip for many years, I will miss you Skip. Kim Daniels
TESS & ELENA
TESS MORALES
November 20, 2010
ABOUT 9 YEARS AGO I STARTED WORKING AT POLONIS LIQUOR. I THINK IT WAS MY SECOND DAY ON THE JOB AND IN WALKED A MAN AND STOOD THERE LOOKING AT ME. THE FIRST WORDS OUT OF HIS MOUTH WERE "WHO THE HELL ARE YOU?" . I JUST STOOD THERE LOOKING AT HIM AND THEN I SAID IM THE NEW GIRL, WHO THE HELL ARE YOU????. WE STARTED CRACKING UP. FROM THAT DAY ON WE BECAME FRIENDS AND AS TIME PAST WE EVENTUALLY BEGAN WORKING TOGETHER AS SKIP GOT HIRED TO COOK BBQ. ALSO WE WORKED TOGETHER AT THE LOCAL HOMELESS SHELTER. SO ITS SAFE TO SAY THAT I SPENT MOST OF MY DAYS WITH SKIP FOR PROBABLY 5 YEARS. HE WAS A REAL KICK IN THE PANTS. OH HE COULD HAVE HIS CRABBY MOMENTS, BUT THAT MAN WAS AS SWEET AS THEY COME. HE WAS VERY FOND OF MY KIDS AND MADE IT A POINT TO PUT ON A SUIT AND A TIE AND ATTEND MY DAUGHTERS GRADUATION. (YES I SAID A SUIT & A TIE!!!!!) HER OWN FATHER DID'NT EVEN COME. HE TREATED MY SON AS IF HE WERE HIS OWN GRANDSON. AND EVER MOTHERS DAY HE'D RIDE BY MY HOUSE ON HIS BIKE AND BRING ME A FLOWER. THE POINT IM TRYING TO MAKE IS THAT MY CHILDREN AND I FELL VERY BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN SKIP AND TO HAVE HAD THE PRIVILAGE TO SEE AND EXPERIENCE A SIDE OF SKIP THAT NOT TO MANY PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF HIS FAMILY EVER GOT TO. SKIP WAS A VERY LOVING AND KIND MAN. WE WILL MISS HIM AND HIS CONTAGIOUS LAUGH. AND THE WAY HE ALWAYS SMELLED HIS CIGARETTES BEFORE HE SMOKED THEM. HAHA. WE LOVE YOU SKIP, REST IN PEACE.
P.S. I'LL MISS THE RIBS
LOVE ALWAYS, TESS, ELENA & DANIEL
Frances Skipworth
November 18, 2010
What happened to us, Donna Lambert, Cheryl Skipworth, Frances Skipworth, Fred Skipworth, Richard Skipworth, Brian Skipworth, Andreza Skipworth, and Fawn Skipworth. Love you Uncle Mickey and will see you again.
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