Roy Skillings Obituary

ROY LA MONTE SKILLINGS
August 24, 1933 ~ December 27, 2009

Roy La Monte Skillings, 77, died Dec. 27, 2009 at home in Boise, ID. He was born in Kelso, WA and graduated from La Center High.
Roy is survived by his wife, Bonnie; six siblings; seven daughters; four sons; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial will be held Sat., Jan. 16, 2010 at the American Legion Salmon Creek, 14011 NE 20th Ave. at 1:00 p.m.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Jan. 10, 2010.
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He lived his life as he wanted to live it. He will be greatly missed by many.
Parker misses and loves his Papa. Dad and I didn't always see eye to eye but I know he loved me and I love him.

Marilyn Hartman

January 12, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

He was a kind and loving person that was always there for everyone. May your memory bring piece and smiles to all that love and miss you.

Monte Chapman & Family

January 11, 2010

May the memories keep you strong thru your loss! I will always remember him with his cigar, smile and words of wisdom of "hanging in there!" He loved life, his family, horses and a great challenge! I remember when he came to town for his class reunion! He said, I could hardly recognize these folks- they sure looked old! And we both laughed because he said "thank goodness I still look this good!" He was a great person and he will be missed by all!

Mary, Angelah Q.-Ham Quidachay

January 11, 2010

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