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1937
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Thomas Skidmore Obituary
79, died March 26, 2017, Rock Rapids, IA, Services: April 1, 2017, 11:00 a.m., Christian Church Disciples, Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids, IA
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Kristin Bishop
March 29, 2017
Tommy Skidmore was one of the most interesting and vibrant people I've had the privilege of knowing. His upbeat personality and fantastic stories gave me hours of joy.
When my oldest son was of an age when he wanted to begin earning his own money, Tommy and another gentleman in Larchwood (Billy Van) hired him to mow their lawns. Tommy didn't need the help at the time, but he liked that my son wanted to work for his own money.
Hearing music wafting from Tommy's garage was one of the first signs of nice weather.
The world could use more men like Tommy and it is much poorer for his passing.
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