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Earl Skidmore Obituary
Long-time resident of Los Altos, California
Earl S. Skidmore was born February 4, 1925 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Dr. Earl L. Skidmore and Nora Swaner Skidmore. He attended East High School, in SLC, and started college at the University of Utah in 1942. His education and varsity basketball play was interrupted by two years of service in the U.S. Navy. Upon his return to the "U" he finished his degree in Sociology/Anthropology and continued as an active member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. It was at the University of Utah that he met his future wife, Elies Yeates.
Earl and Elies were married in 1947 and moved to Spokane, Washington where Earl worked for Phillips Petroleum and played on their elite basketball team. In 1950 the couple relocated to the Bay Area where Earl owned and operated four gas stations, "Skid's Royal Stations". In 1958 he started Pressure Vessel Service, (later named Basic Chemical Solutions) a chemical company located in Redwood City, to which he devoted over 30 years of hard work to ensure its success. He also dedicated much time to professional and community associations.
In his retirement Earl "Skid" enjoyed vacationing in Lake Tahoe, photography, gardening, cooking and telling a good story. His unique wit and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
With loving hearts and many fond memories, Earl is survived by his wife, Elies Yeates Skidmore, Los Altos, sons, Earl Skidmore, Menlo Park, James (Jim) Skidmore, Roseville, Jeffrey (Jeff) Skidmore, Menlo Park and daughter, Phoebe Clement, Los Altos, 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The family plans a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers please send donations to:
Tahoe Rim Trail Association
948 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451
Or online at: www.tahoerimtrail.org
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Megan Moreno
April 13, 2012
I never had the honor of meeting you, Mr.Skidmore, but have heard so many wonderful things over the years. I am the long time girlfriend of your grandson Brandon. You will be missed by many. Rest Peacefully and hope to meet you in the life that follows.
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