Arthur William SKILL

SKILL, Arthur William

Arthur William Skill, 90 years old passed away September 15, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Vancouver to Eager and Isabella Skill. Predeceased by his siblings Gordon, Ned, Nancy, Tiny and his daughter Georgia. Art grew up on York Street and attended King George and Kitsilano High. He began his working career at Trembley Motors then Woodwards Food Floor moving onto Remington Rand Typewriters with an apprenticeship in early 1950. He soon left repairs and moved into sales. Remington closed in Canada and Art and two partners opened Modern Business Machines on Hastings Street. In the 1970s he bought out his last partner, opened Copy Static-Calculex and acquired Polson Typewriters Ltd. where he grew his business to 35 employees. He was nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year in 1994, 1995 and 1996 by the Royal Bank Broadway and Cambie branch. Art loved business, his customers and all the opportunities that typewriters offered his family and staff. At the age of 76 he closed his storefront and moved his company to his home where he continued to offer sales and service. He retired when he was 87 years old. He was an avid boater loading his family up and cruising the BC coastline. He loved his dogs and pheasant and duck hunting. He had many lifelong friends, his longest being 76 years with John Bingham. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Patsy, daughters Virginia, Leianne, Berma (Bruce) and Claire. Grandchildren Brock, Aaji, Coel, Trent, Belle, Ryder, Breezy and so many nieces and nephews. His final days were spent with his family and all the angels at Berkley Care Centre, especially those in Cypress Cove.

Celebration of Life will be held Monday, October 23, 2023 from 3pm to 5pm at West Vancouver Yacht Club, 5854 Marine Drive, West Vancouver.

He is now with his daughter Georgia.
We love you both.