Robert Skinner

After having lived a full and happy life, Robert Alister Skinner passed away on October 3rd in Kerrville, Texas.\r\n \r\nBob and his twin brother Jim were born in Prince George, British Columbia on September 15, 1922. (Bob was delivered first, making him the older brother and therefore "in charge.") Shortly thereafter the family relocated to San Francisco in an old and unreliable Ford, seeking better income opportunities and a chance to warm up. Both benefits were granted, and Bob contentedly grew into adulthood playing on neighborhood streets and eventually attending Balboa High School. Throughout life his memories of those carefree days were among his favorites and he kept in touch with high school friends. He joined the "High Y" boy's youth group and served as Student Association President in his senior year in 1940. He and his close friend Billy Steenberg proposed the establishment of a Balboa Alumni Scholarship Award Fund, which continues to function today.\r\n \r\nShortly after graduation he joined the Coast Guard, serving on the Owasco during WWII. During his service he was asked to check in on a friend's sweetheart in Long Beach, California. Bob married that sweetheart, June Cardell, himself in 1945 and their marriage lasted 52 happy years. After June's death in 1998, he married Jacquelyn Foster. They lived in Fullerton, California until 2008, then moved to Tierra Linda Ranch in Kerrville, Texas. Bob loved his country life with Jackie in Texas. They made many friends and despite his 86 years of age, he served the ranch in a remarkable number of capacities.\r\n \r\nBob's successful career in the life insurance business earned him numerous awards and lifelong friendships with many of his clients. He never completely retired, continuing to work with them until his death.\r\n \r\nBob is survived by his wife, Jackie; his son Robert Skinner and wife Sharon, and his daughter Leslie and partner, Michael Donaher. The family wishes to extend its sincere thanks to Dr. Rebecca Barrington and her staff, Peterson Memorial Hospital, Brookdale Guadalupe River Plaza, and Peterson Hospice for their kindness and care. Memorial services will be held at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville at 10:00 AM on November 3rd. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be given to Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire Department, Peterson Hospice, 1121 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028 or to St. Jude Medical Center, 1440 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 200, Fullerton, CA 92835.