Perry Skinner

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.