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Gordon Skauge Obituary
March 17, 1943 - December 22, 2024
Gordon "Pat" Donovan Skauge, 81, passed away on the morning of December 22, 2024. Born on March 17, 1943 to Harold and Iva Skauge. He proudly grew up in Red Lodge, Mont., with his sister, Betty Ann. In 1966, Pat married Suzanne Powell and together had three children, Sheryl, Timothy and Michelle. Pat was a U.S. Navy veteran of 24 years, retiring as Senior Chief. Pat divorced and in 2007; Pat remarried to Janet Pinney Williams.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Iva Skauge; his wife, Janet Skauge; his granddaughter, Samantha Bass. Pat is survived by his sister, Betty Ann Whittington; by his ex-wife, Suzanne Skauge; by his children, Sheryl Bass; Timothy Skauge; Michelle Morris; by his grandchildren, Joseph Bass, Wyatt Bass, Elizabeth Braden, Michael Morris, Ella Skauge, Alexa Skauge, Luke Skauge and Odin Skauge; by his great-grandchildren, Jace Bass, Luke Bass, and Emma Braden.
A memorial is being held for him on Saturday January 11, 2025 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1709 State Hwy 50, Commerce, Texas 75428.
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Claudia Neibauer
January 7, 2025
I knew Haroldand Iva Skauge..I met Pat many years ago..a good looking young man with red hair..glad he had a long life
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January 7, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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