Raymond "Ray" Skillings

Raymond Skillings, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 25, 2010, at his home of cancer. Ray was born January 21, 1934, in Nampa, Idaho, to Ira William Skillings and Elsie Margot Gowen Skillings. He attended schools in Nampa and graduated from Nampa High School. He also attended the University of Idaho and Brigham Young University. On August 24, 1954, he married Carol Marie Thorne in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where they have raised their family. Ray worked in his youth as a lifeguard, for Associated Foods, Country Club Foods, and Wonder Bread. He later worked at the Idaho Falls Racquet Club as a tennis pro for 7 years, then was a utility worker for the City of Idaho Falls until his retirement in 1999. Ray was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many different capacities over the years. He enjoyed tennis, fishing, traveling, camping, and spending time with his family. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carol, four daughters, Cynda Kay (Vincent Winn) Larson of Firth, ID, Kelcey Lee (Jeff) Nations of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Tracy Ann (Burdette) Brunson of Darlington, ID, Shari Louise (Scott) Perkins of Murtaugh, ID; four sons, Jerald Ray (Angela) Skillings, Jason Neil (Alesa) Skillings, and James Martin (Heather) Skillings, all of Idaho Falls, ID, and Justin Quinn (Lori) Skillings of Spanish Fork, UT; 36 Grandchildren and 47 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Elsie Skillings, a son, Joel William Skillings, and a grandson, Jory Al Brunson. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS Sand Creek First Ward, 885 South Boulevard, with Hal Peterson officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, and Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery.

Funeral Services

11:00 a.m. ,Friday, October 29, 2010 Idaho Falls LDS Sand Creek First Ward 885 S. Boulevard Idaho Falls, ID 83401 Notes: The family will visit with friends on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road; and on Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery.