Julie Skidmore Skeem

July 6, 1947 - September 14, 2015

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend returned peacefully to our Heavenly Father after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on July 6, 1947 to Evan Justin Skidmore and Eleanor Lyman Skidmore in Delta, UT and raised on her father's farm in Sutherland, UT. She was the tenth of eleven children. She is a descendent of Utah Pioneers and loved learning about her ancestors. She attended her first six years of school in a four room school house in Sutherland, UT. Her next three years were spent at Delta Jr. High School. She completed her last three years at Delta High School where she was elected Modell editor (school newspaper). She was very accomplished in her writing abilities and graduated with honors.

She married Reed E. Skeem in Ely, NV on July 6, 1965 which was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on May 17, 1973. Together they raised a loving family of six children in Grantsville, UT.

Julie was a talented seamstress and quilter, winning various crafting awards. She gave away many handcrafted quilts that will always be treasured. She sewed everything from blessing dresses, clothing and treasures for her grandchildren. Her creations were a blessing to many.

Julie loved people and was a friend to all she met. She always made time for her family and friends and enjoyed a good visit. She cherished her time as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved reading the scriptures and cherished her testimony.

Fifteen years ago, she overcame the physical challenges of a stroke showcasing her determination in both spirit and strength. Those that knew her consider her one of the toughest women they knew. She dedicated the blessings of overcoming the challenges by spending the following time employed with assisted living and care centers.

Julie is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Teresa Sandberg, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by her husband of fifty years, her children: (Kendall & Annette Sandberg), Russell (Andria), Mike (Derri), Travis, Jennifer (Josh), Amanda (Justin), 24 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers and 4 sisters.

Viewing services will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the LDS meetinghouse at 81 Church Street, Grantsville, UT. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 17 at 1:00 at the same meetinghouse with a viewing prior from 11:30-12:30.