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Perry Skinner Obituary

Perry R. Skinner
WOODLAND, Calif. - Perry Skinner, 84 pasted away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, peacefully at the home of his daughter. 
He is survived by his children, Theresa Grant, her husband, David, and granddaughter, Lauren of Mansfield, Conn.; son, Dennis, and his wife, Suzanne, of Boise, Idaho; daughter, Toni Glaser, Hailey Idaho, and her daughter, Cayce Myers, and two great-grandchildren, Jon and Bodhi; his daughter, Charlotte, and husband, Mark Gove, and their two sons, John and Davis. He has one sister, Paula Ghidossi.
Perry and Joan Marie (McHugh) were married for 50 wonderful years before her passing. His mother and father were Louise and Ed Ghidossi of Woodland, Calif. He spent the last nine years in Woodland, Calif., with his dear companion, Barbara Sawyer.
Perry was raised in Sutter Basin, where he farmed with this grandfather, Felix Rossi. He attended college at Humbolt and UCD, where he played semi-pro baseball.  Perry found a passion late in life growing "Perry's Gourmet Garlic" that he hand planted and sold, in a local market. He spent most of his career in the irrigation industry between California and later Idaho, with a few years in Saudi Arabia.
Ol'Per loved hunting. He relished spending time with his dear friends, be it in the mountains hunting for big bucks or limiting out on a good bird hunt. Those of you who new Perry, know that he would want you to raise a toast in celebration of his life and friendship. Perry loved his family and friends, for which he had so many.  We will miss him deeply.
The family welcomes you over for fond remembrances, food and cheer Saturday, Nov. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Charlotte and Mark Gove, 234 S. 19th Ave,. Pocatello, Idaho. 
The family will honor Perry in Woodland, Calif., and arrangements will be announced at a later date. Perry will be buried in Alturas, Calif.

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Published by Idaho State Journal on Nov. 4, 2011.

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Joni Podesta

August 22, 2024

Love to you and your family Charlotte and family sincerely from the Podesta family

November 9, 2011

Terry Dennis Toni Charotte sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you. Perry will be missed riding around checking up on everyone up and down road 24
Bob Schneider

Joyce Truitt Azevedo

November 6, 2011

Dennis & family, my condolences on the loss of your father.

November 5, 2011

dennis, i ran across this while searching for a friends obit. my regards to your sisters and all. i remember Perry at the hight of his glory thru your siter's weddings and yours. a special man and friend to all. take care tom wickham

michael dudunakis

November 5, 2011

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Perry. In 1977 many people and my family members had a memorable summer working for Perry and Redi Rain. Long hot days in the fields and many dinners at Perry and Joan,s home. My prayers to Terry and the kids

Charlotte Frank

November 4, 2011

I feel Blessed to have had the Honor to meet Perry.His Spirit will Live On.Holding the Family in Prayer at your time of Sorrow.

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