John Maurice Skeel
August 24, 1917 - September 3, 2006
Obituary
John M Jack Skeel
Jack was born August 24, 1917 in Billings Montana. He passed away at Harborview Hospital September 3, 2006, after a serious automobile accident on August 8, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty, and their three wonderful children, Sally Jerry Romero, Jack Andrea Skeel, Mary Ann Corky Luedke, eight Grandchildren, seven Great Grandchildren, and a large extended family. Jack served his country during World War II and is a veteran of the Merchant Marines. He had a long working career, retiring from Puget Sound Freight Lines in 1980. He was active in the Tukwila community serving on the School Board for many years, and as a Water Commissioner. In retirement he and his wife Betty, wintered in Honolulu, Hawaii for the past twenty years. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know and love him. A celebration of his life will be held at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 109 SW Normandy Road Normandy Park, WA. Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Seattle Children’s Home, 2142 10th Ave. W, Seattle, WA. 98119 206.283.3300 or Harborview Medical Center Trauma Center Fund 1325 4th Ave Ste: 2000, Seattle, WA 98101 206.543.6403. Please sign the online memorial guestbook at www.bonneywatson.com
You were the best papa I loved all the memories that I have for you I will always remember you saying warren. Your legacy will always live on. We will always love you.
your sidekick for ever.
What fond memories I have growing up with the Skeel Family..You all were the Best of Neighbors and Friends. We were the “Duwamish River Rats”..Our Deepest Sympathy are with each of you at this Sad Time. Hugs to Each of You…Dick and Yvonne Janssen
“uncle” jack was a big part of my happy childhood growing up. All the times at Granma & Grandpas down at the beach. And going to visit Jack & Betty for good times. I always remeber him so fun loving and entertaining. He treated me just like another one of his grandkids and always gave me a lot of love and hugs. He was a very special man with a great sense of humor. We will miss him very much. My heart goes out to you Betty, and to Jack, Mary and Sally I am so sorry for your personal loss. It gives me pleasure to know that Jack is up there with my Grandpa and Andy, all together again.
I Love You Jack, Heather
Sorry for your loss. It’s been a long time. Joan
Please accept our deepest regrets to the Skeel family. We wish that we could be with you for the memorial, however we will be out of town. Although we will not be able to attend, the Skeel family and friends will be in our thoughts and prayers. Jack will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to you, Betty, from an old friend from our days at Madrona Grade School. My “Jack” and I have been married for 60 years and I know I would miss him so very much. At this stage of our lives we depend on each other for many kinds of support, both physical and emotional. I’m happy that you have such a wonderful family to help you through these sad and trying times.
big jack was my inspiration and role model .my deapest sympathy to the entire family .
my deapest sympathy to the entire family—bob
We just saw your dad’s obit. in the Times. We did not know he had been in a car accident. Butch has fond memories of your dad offering him his 1st job in high school and remembers him as being so good at relating to kids with a sensse of humor. We both have great memories of both your mom and dad and their kindnesses to us in high school. We all will miss our dads forever.!!!!
Our love and sympathy to the family.
We just saw your dad’s obit. in the Times. We did not know he had been in a car accident. Butch has fond memories of your dad offering him his 1st job in high school and remembers him as being so good at relating to kids with a sensse of humor. We both have great memories of both your mom and dad and their kindnesses to us in high school. We all will miss our dads forever.!!!!
Our love and sympathy to the family.
Mary, Sally, and Jack send all our love to the most amazing dad anyone could know.
Being in your presence was the most amazing, loving, secure, place we could be.
We will never forget you, we will always love you, and your example of character, integrity, and tolerance, we will be an example for everyone who knew you.
We love you Laddy Buck!!
I’m very sorry for your loss. You’re our prayers. Gloria Thomas/Thomas family
Dear Family of Jack Skeel – I remember meeting you with my parents back in 1967. Jack and my Father, George A Peck, were first cousins. I remember you and Washington fondly. I wish we could have known each other better. So sad to know you are gone now.