Colby Harris 'Joe' Skinner
October 23, 1916 - September 24, 2009
Obituary
MADISON-Colby Skinner, 92, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Wynwood West of Madison. He was born October 23, 1916, to Harry and Ruby Skinner in Springfield, Illinois.
Colby is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Eleanor Skinner; his daughters Susan Fischer (Fred) of Atlanta, Georgia, Sally Mather (John) of Madison, Wisc.; grandson Eric Fischer (Joy) of Savannah, Georgia; niece Becky Eke (Paul) of Lenore, Idaho and their extended families.
Mr. Skinner was employed by IBM for 31 years in Chicago and Minneapolis. He retired in 1971. He and Eleanor moved to Balsam Lake, then Amery, WI in 1989 and Madison in 2005.
Joe was an avid golfer. He also loved to hunt, fish, dance and build dollhouses which he donated to charities and friends.
Throughout his life he was involved in many civic associations; Minneapolis Aquatennial, Toastmasters, Zuhrah Shrine and the United Way. For 28 years he and Eleanor volunteered at St. Croix Hospital, St. Croix, WI and were active members of the Congregational Church in Amery, Wisc. Joe also remains a member of the Masons.
A Memorial Celebration will be held at the WYNWOOD WEST, 413 S. Yellowstone Drive, Madison, WI 53719, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2009 with Pastor Brad Mather presiding.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wynwood West or to St. Croix Regional Medical Center, Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, 235 State Street, St. Croix, WI 54024.
Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wynwood West or to St. Croix Regional Medical Center, Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, 235 State Street, St. Croix, WI 54024.
Service:
A Memorial Celebration will be held at the WYNWOOD WEST, 413 S. Yellowstone Drive, Madison, WI 53719, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2009 with Pastor Brad Mather presiding.
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What a wonderful man Joe Skinner was. He was so giving in everything he did. It's so hard to talk about Joe without mentioning Eleanor. A wonderful couple they made and together they will always be remembered. I met Joe and Eleanor when they volunteered at the St. Croix hospital. Every week like clockwork they came and did whatever was asked of them..everyone loved them and no one has forgotten them. Believe me, no one that ever met Joe (and Eleanor!) has ever forgotten him. He was a good man with a very giving heart.
My working relationship with Joe and Eleanor at the hospital turned into a real friendship and I feel so very blessed. Eleanor turned into my quilting mentor and Joe turned into my friend for allowing her the time she gave to me.
On behalf of the hospital..Thank you for your faithfulness for so many years and for all you did for us. All the hours you gave to us and for being there for those that needed you. Joe died on the day of the hospital's annual Foundation Dinner, which was a fundraiser that he use to craft and donate a dollhouse to every year.
My prayers and love go to you Eleanor and to your family at this sad time.
RS
Rick Shonkwiler
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Auntie Eleanor, Susan and Sally,
Please accept our sincere sympathy at the passing of Uncle Skinner! Though it has been many years, I recall fondly the family gatherings! Time in Springfield was always amazing to me, as the stories would go on and on! I pray that God will comfort you through these trying times!
God Bless,
Rick and Nancy