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Wilbur Skidmore Obituary
Born August 2, 1932, in Honolulu Hawaii, he was the son of the late Wilbur Manley Skidmore and Eleanor Gertrude Shelby Skidmore.
Mr. Skidmore was a retired United States Army Colonel. He was a member of SAR; Linn Banks Lodge, Madison, Acacia Lodge, Clifton, Virginia; Hancock Lodge, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Kena Shrine, Fairfax, Virginia, Scottish Ridge, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Royal Arch, Fauquier County, Virginia, Knights Temple, Manassas, Virginia, VFW, National Level, American Legion National Level and member of the Piedmont Episcopal Church in Madison.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Steele Skidmore of Madison; two daughters, Catherine Ann Polmateer and her husband, Thomas Leon of Madison, Mary Jane Skidmore and her husband Moulydriss Aloumouati of Haymarket; one son, William Reece Skidmore and his wife, Patricia Ann of Katy, Texas; five grandchildren, Samuel James Skidmore, Emily Faith Skidmore, Sarah Ann Aloumouati, Hannah Radia Aloumouati and Yasmeen Rachel Aloumouati; and one step granddaughter, Jenee Leanne Rhyne.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at the Piedmont Episcopal Church in Madison conducted by the Rev. Brad Jackson.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 868, Madison, VA 22727; or Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
Preddy Funeral Home in Madison is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wilbur Skidmore
Randy Benton
April 21, 2006
Ann, Lori and I are very sorry for your loss. Please be comforted in knowing that your good friends will always be here for you when and if you ever need someone. Remember the good times you shared with Skid. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robert L. Hull
April 19, 2006
Bill and I were classmates at the Stewart Field USMA Prep School and company mates together in Co. B-1 as cadets.We were Infantrymen together at Fort Benning, GA after graduation and attended Airborne and Ranger School there. We never served together after that. However, Bill was one of the kindest, most gentle men I ever knew, and I had both admiration and respect for him. He embodies all that is best about West Point. Be Thou at Peace, Good Friend. Bob Hull, Annandale, VA.
Bill Skidmore
April 19, 2006
Bill, I am awfully sorry to hear about the loss of you father. I will thinking about you today and in the days to come.
Lee Linn
April 18, 2006
Bill, I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My payers are with you.
Stan Diez
April 17, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathy upon Bill's passing. Bill was my West Point classmate. When I retired from the Army in 1980 I moved to Clifton, VA and joined the Clifton Lions Club to begin participating in community activities with people I hadn't known and who had been civilians most of their lives. At my first meeting the first person I saw at the top of the steps at the Clifton Fire Hall was my classmate Bill Skidmore. After we both got over the shock I found he was still on active duty and President of Clifton Lions Club. We shared many fine memories during Bill's year as president and I was fortunate to get to know Bill much better. He was a fine man and will be fondly remembered.
James Sewell
April 17, 2006
My roommate throughout our four years at West Point, Skid is as close to a brother that I have. Although I Have had but scant contact over these many years, Skid has ever been in my thoughts.
Bill Crum
April 17, 2006
My roomate at West Point, Skid, was and is a good and dear friend. He helped me in more ways than I can remember. After graduation, he and I traveled to Europe for a MOST enjoyable and memorable visit--a wonderful memory! He will be with me, always.
Nancy Capehart
April 17, 2006
My prayers are with the entire family that God will bring comforting angels in their presence. May God's Rest and Peace be upon each one in the family and that you will enjoy eachother as Col Skidmore Home-Coming is Celebrated for his completed journey.
God Bless!
Jake East
April 17, 2006
Cathy:
Please accept my deepest sympathies during this difficult time for you and your family.
Randy Unger
April 17, 2006
Let me express my deep regret on the loss of your husband and father. I trust the years of happy memories and the knowledge that this was a life well lived will be of great comfort to your family.
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