Note: He has a military tombstone (US Navy) and that also shows his middle initial

Obituary printed in the November 21, 1974 Enterprise, Blair, Nebraska

Lyle Skinner, Age 54, Dies in Washington

Mr. Lyle Skinner, of Vancouver, Washington, died at his home on November 17th. He had suffered a heart attack four years ago and had been bedfast for the past three months.

Mr. Skinner was born in Blair January 20, 1920, and graduated from the Blair High School. He was an Electrician by trade and moved to Vancouver 14 years ago.

Survivors are his wife, Ruby Samson Skinner, a daughter, Mrs. Alan Jess (Sharon) of Omaha, a son, Paul at home, and two grandchildren.

A sister, Mrs. Frank Elmore (Vera Mae) of Newberg, Oregon, also survives.

Mrs. Skinner’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Samson live in Blair.

Burial will be in Vancouver.

~~~Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library, Blair, Nebraska.~~~

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