Biography:
George W. 'Bill' Skinner 1943 - 2004
George W. Skinner Obituary
Date of Birth: Monday, August 30th, 1943
Date of Death: Tuesday, September 28th, 2004
Obituary:
George W. 'Bill' Skinner, 61, Platte City, MO, formerly of
Dearborn, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 28, 2004, after a
courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 30 from 6:30-8
p.m at the First Baptist Church in
Platte City, MO, 2nd & Ferrel.
A memorial service will be held at the church at 10:30
a.m. Friday, October 1 with burial to follow at the Camden Point Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the
Skinner Family Cancer Research Fund c/o the Greater Kansas City Community
Foundation, 1055 Broadway, Suite 130, Kansas City, MO, 64105. Bill was born August 30, 1943, in Hollywood, CA, while
his father was overseas in the Army. At
six weeks old, he took a train ride to the Northern Platte County area, never
to leave again except for his military duty.
He graduated from Dearborn High School in 1961, and then
joined his parents in banking.
He served in Vietnam from 1967-68, and then returned to
banking, where his career spanned 40 years, the last 19 with Nodaway Valley
Bank in St. Joseph, MO.
Bill enjoyed farming, fishing, dogs, football,
sightseeing, and watching his grandchildren grow. His wife of 14 years, Barbara, and his
father, George P. Skinner, as well as an
aunt and four uncles, preceded Bill in death. His beloved mother Geraldine Skinner, of Kansas City, and
his daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Chris Donnelli, Platte City, survive
him. His stepchildren, Ron and Kelly
Douglas, Larry and Tonya Douglas, all of St. Joseph, and Patricia and David Callaway of Faucett, also survive him. Bill was blessed with 10 special
grandchildren, George Anthony, Madeline and Grace Donnelli, Bly, Syler, and
Mycah Douglas, Nathan and Madison Douglas, and Wyatt and Ava Callaway. Several special aunts and cousins will also
miss Bill.
We wish to thank Dr. Christopher Sirridge, the 5th Floor
Oncology Unit at North Kansas City Hospital, and Northcare Hospice, for their
compassionate service and friendship. Arr. Rollins Funeral Home, (816) 858-2129
Published in Kansas City Star on Sept. 29, 2004
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