S. Jordan, UT- Robert Don Skinner, age 63, returned to his Heavenly home November 9th, 2017. Born in SLC, UT on April 3, 1954 to Don and Rosa Skinner. Married forever to Susan Hargreaves on 7/7/77 in the Salt Lake Temple. Survived by his wife, Susan; Children: Elise [Terence] Wagner, Elissa, Bryce [Amber], Benjiman [Mikkel]; Grandchildren: Christopher, Connor, Collin Wagner, Braydon, Braxton, Bryson, Brennon Skinner; Siblings: Charles, Suzanne [Delwin] Price, Marijoy [Fred] Boltz. Preceded in death by parents, grandson Caleb Wagner, and nephew Charlie Skinner
Robert joined the Utah Highway Patrol [UHP] in October 1979, where his first assignment was the Port of Entry in Monticello, UT. Bryce joined the family in 1981, then Robert transferred to a road assignment in Delta, UT. When a position became available in Salina, UT Robert jumped at the opportunity. How he loved to patrol I-70 up and down Salina Canyon. When a position opened in Salt Lake County, the family moved back into their home in West Valley City [which they had been renting]. Benji joined the family in 1984.
From working the road, Robert transferred to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) within the UHP which he thoroughly enjoyed. He loved to travel and as an instructor with FMCSA he saw many parts of the country. He retired from the UHP in 2004.
The children were grown and on their own, so when an opportunity came to work with the Federal government division of FMCSA [D.O.T.] in Cambridge MA, Robert could not let that pass. He convinced Susan to move back East with him, and off they went.
It was an exciting time for Robert and Susan to be on their own. They visited Church history sites as well as Country history sites. They missed their family deeply, so after four years in Massachusetts, in December 2007 they moved back to their home in South Jordan. Robert worked in the Utah office of the FMCSA until 2015 when due to health issues he retired.
He loved being with his family. He loved to be around and spend time with his grandchildren. Yellowstone was an annual event with family [sometimes several times a year!]. In fact, he loved it so much that he and Susan worked there for an entire summer, from May to October, in 2010.
Camping, fishing, and hunting was still a part of life, and a trip to Otter creek in October was one of the last trips Robert was able to take.
He was a great provider to his family. He is a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to all that know and love him.
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Robert Don Skinner
1954 - 2017
S. Jordan, UT- Robert Don Skinner, age 63, returned to his Heavenly home November 9th, 2017. Born in SLC, UT on April 3, 1954 to Don and Rosa Skinner. Married forever to Susan Hargreaves on 7/7/77 in the Salt Lake Temple. Survived by his wife, Susan; Children: Elise [Terence] Wagner, Elissa, Bryce [Amber], Benjiman [Mikkel]; Grandchildren: Christopher, Connor, Collin Wagner, Braydon, Braxton, Bryson, Brennon Skinner; Siblings: Charles, Suzanne [Delwin] Price, Marijoy [Fred] Boltz. Preceded in death by parents, grandson Caleb Wagner, and nephew Charlie Skinner
Robert joined the Utah Highway Patrol [UHP] in October 1979, where his first assignment was the Port of Entry in Monticello, UT. Bryce joined the family in 1981, then Robert transferred to a road assignment in Delta, UT. When a position became available in Salina, UT Robert jumped at the opportunity. How he loved to patrol I-70 up and down Salina Canyon. When a position opened in Salt Lake County, the family moved back into their home in West Valley City [which they had been renting]. Benji joined the family in 1984.
From working the road, Robert transferred to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) within the UHP which he thoroughly enjoyed. He loved to travel and as an instructor with FMCSA he saw many parts of the country. He retired from the UHP in 2004.
The children were grown and on their own, so when an opportunity came to work with the Federal government division of FMCSA [D.O.T.] in Cambridge MA, Robert could not let that pass. He convinced Susan to move back East with him, and off they went.
It was an exciting time for Robert and Susan to be on their own. They visited Church history sites as well as Country history sites. They missed their family deeply, so after four years in Massachusetts, in December 2007 they moved back to their home in South Jordan. Robert worked in the Utah office of the FMCSA until 2015 when due to health issues he retired.
He loved being with his family. He loved to be around and spend time with his grandchildren. Yellowstone was an annual event with family [sometimes several times a year!]. In fact, he loved it so much that he and Susan worked there for an entire summer, from May to October, in 2010.
Camping, fishing, and hunting was still a part of life, and a trip to Otter creek in October was one of the last trips Robert was able to take.
He was a great provider to his family. He is a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to all that know and love him.