Robert "Bob"-Skelton-Obituary

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Robert "Bob" Skelton

Farmington, New Mexico

Jul 27, 1954 – Jan 9, 2023 (Age 68)

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BORN
July 27, 1954
DIED
January 9, 2023
AGE
68
LOCATION
Farmington, New Mexico

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Bob Skelton, 68, who most recently lived in a remote area of Rio Arriba County in his beloved state of New Mexico, passed away in Farmington, New Mexico on January 9, 2023 following a week long illness which proved to be too much for his system to...

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From Mike and Margie Romero from Santa Fe New Mexico. We knew Bob "Skallywag" nickname from Mike , which enjoyed working with Bob at Pecos Valley Electric. Bob was a very intelligent man more like a Genius when working out job bids for the mention electrical company run by Bruce Bertin, Eddie Lewis , and Bob Thornburg. Also played plenty and of City League Softball for over 30 years. Just 3 years ago he, Bob celebrated Mikes 25 year SFCounty retirement along with Bruce Bertin and Mike...

I look forward to being with family Saturday, as we celebrate you, Bob. Love, Aunt Pat

After our 50th class reunion in August, Bob stopped by our place in Iowa on his way home, stayed the night, and we had a great time reminiscing. Way too young. Darn, I forgot to ask what happened to that Peugeot. Warmest condolences to his siblings, Mike and Becky Wachtel, Lacona, Iowa

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Classmate Mark, Steve and Kathy, So sorry to hear about "Boo." On behalf of my brother Steve, sister Carol and myself, our thoughts and prayers are being sent your way as we were just informed of this sad news. John (the other Bork).

Kathy, Steve and Mark So sorry to hear about the passing your bother, Bob. So young to be gone so soon. May God be with you in this time of lose and sorrow. John Loucks

Mark "Skello", I am so very sorry to see this about your brother. We have traveled through New Mexico on our way to Arizona several times. I will think of him always and say "Hi" . Deepest Sympathy to you and the family.

Our condolences to the Skelton families. Bob was a classmate from JD Darnall. RIP Bob!