H.-SKEELS-Obituary

H. WILBUR SKEELS

Simi Valley, California

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REV. DR. H. WILBUR SKEELS Passed away on October 19 in Thousand Oaks, surrounded by his wife of 49 years, Delia, and his three sons, Andrew, Mark and David. Born May 25, 1938, in Dunedin, New Zealand. Came to US in 1960 as a Fulbright Scholar. Met his wife Dee at Asbury Seminary in...

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I'm sorry to hear of Wilbur's passing. He was a supporter of the Choral Conductors Guild (now National Association of Church Musicians) in the 70's and 80's

I started attending Conejo Valley Baptist Church in August, 1976, shortly after I became a follower of Jesus Christ. Pastor Skeels taught us well from God's Word and encouraged us through our early days as Christians. He baptized me on Halloween, Sunday 10/31/76. How fitting! He was the first of a number of pastors who recognized that my husband had the gift of teaching and trusted the Lord to let us young ones get involved in ministry. He was kind, patient and gentle toward us and we thank...