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To Ruth and Family,
Please accept deepest sympathies from Kathie and me on the loss of Jack. I so enjoyed working with him at FHWA.
Carl Jacobson
January 25, 2014 | Indianapolis


Indianapolis, Indiana
Jack Van Atta Skillman
91, of Indianapolis, IN, died on January 21st, 2014. The son of Florence and Clarence Skillman, born in Normal, IL December 31, 1922. He is survived by his wife Ruth of 64 years; sons, Stephen and wife, Kathy of Carmel, IN and Scott and wife Micha of Austin, TX;...
Read MoreTo Ruth and Family,
Please accept deepest sympathies from Kathie and me on the loss of Jack. I so enjoyed working with him at FHWA.
Carl Jacobson
January 25, 2014 | Indianapolis
Thanks Jack for your service to our country and your dedication and support to the Eiteljorg. A fellow museum guide.
Linda Sillery
January 24, 2014 | Indianapolis, IN
Ruth, Scott, Stephen,
Jack was a wonderful friend and fellow member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. I always enjoyed spending brunch time with Jack and Ruth. His laughter and sense of humor were trademarks.
Sincere condolences and prayers for Jack and family.
Peace of Christ,
Rob Pritchard
January 24, 2014
Dear Ruth and Family,
Jack was one of the first guides to welcome me when I stared working at the Eiteljorg in 1997. He had the perfect personality and depth of knowledge to be an Eiteljorg Guide. He worked leading tours and on the hands-on carts. I so enjoyed traveling with both of you when the guides explored in Santa Fe and Taos. I admired Jack and how much he loved sharing the stories about the museum's collections. Every once in a while I'd even see you together at the grocery store...
Cathy Burton
January 24, 2014 | Indianapolis, IN
My thoughts go out to a fine man. I worked with Jack at the FHWA until his retirement and I hope to have such a fullfilling retirement someday like Jack did. God speed and we will see you again someday.
Lee Gallian
January 23, 2014 | Indianapolis, IN
Dear Ruth and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Jack was a wonderful person and I always remember your visits to Athol St fondly. I will keep you in my prayers. Love, Judi
Judi Woodruff
January 23, 2014 | Irving, NY
Ruth,Scott, Stephen,
Jack was a loyal City Center Volunteer for many years, and we treasured his dedication to his adopted city, Indianapolis. In later years, our Lunch Bunch group enjoyed spending time with Ruth and Jack at our monthly get-togethers. We'll certainly miss his stories and great sense of humor. He was truly a wonderful person!
Phyllis Gabovitch
January 23, 2014 | Indianapolis, IN
Dear Scott,
Please accept our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. We hope that wonderful memories, and the love you have him and each other, will help you all through the difficult times.
Peter and Nancy Chastain
January 23, 2014 | Indianapolis, IN