Steven Skinner

Steven Blaine Skinner, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 10, 2018, at home in Idaho Falls, surrounded by his loving family. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice. Steven was born September 11, 1952, in Spokane, WA, to Blaine Skinner and Erma DeAnn Jenson Skinner. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and Osgood. He married Vicky Jenkins on November 18, 1972 in Idaho Falls. To this union were born two children, Erin and Josh. They were later divorced. On August 18, 2000, he married Debbie Nave Ray at Henry’s Lake in Island Park, Idaho. Steven and Debbie made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where Steven worked as a Salesman for Orepac Building Products. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Steve always thrived in the outdoor setting. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping with his family and friends, as well as ATV’s and snow machining. He was proud to have served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force. Although not outwardly a social person, when surrounded by friends and loved ones, the true Steve often came to light. Always quick to make a joke, or attempting to bring happiness to a negative situation, Steve was prized by those around him for his ability to bring a little bit of joy to any situation. A long time lover of animals, Steve was always known to keep a pet, usually dogs. Over the many years of his life, Steve was a father to countless animals big and small. Steve was always willing to go the extra mile for those around him, always offering a helping hand to those in need. Steven is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Skinner of Idaho Falls; daughter, Erin (Todd) Martin of Idaho Falls; son, Josh (Michelle) Skinner of Ririe; step-son, Taylor Ray of Idaho Falls; brother, Rick (Dixie) Skinner of Boise; sister, Sheree (Mike) Hess of Pocatello; sister, Laura (Brian) Smith of Orem, Utah; sister, Vicki (Morgan) Bass-Morrow of Idaho Falls; brother, Blake Skinner of Alvarado, Texas; sister, Shanna (Jay) Miller of St. Anthony; father, Blaine (Marilyne) Skinner of St. George, Utah; father-in-law, Rees Nave; and three grandchildren, Zackary and Ezekiel Skinner and Henry Martin. He was preceded in death by his mother, DeAnn Skinner, and his step-son, Josh Ray. Services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, April 16, 2018, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue in Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.

Funeral Services will be held