Sue Ann Richardson Skeen, 63, of Malad, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012, from complications following a recent knee surgery.
Sue moved to Malad in the summer of 1986 with her three daughters after accepting a position as an English teacher at Malad High School, where she spent the next 25 years working to further the knowledge and future of her students. She was affectionately referred to as "Ma Skeen" by her students after a fellow teacher gave her the nickname. This name foreshadowed the relationships she would have with her students. Over the years she gained a reputation of being a fair but tough teacher and worked to help them succeed while holding them to the standards and objectives she set. In addition to teaching classes, she was also involved with other activities including directing plays, class adviser, speech coach and much more. For the last several years, she took money for tickets at the high school sporting events where she enjoyed the opportunity to meet and interact with students and the people in the community while she cheered on the Dragons.
Sue was born in Lansing, Mich., to Clarence and Gladys Richardson on Dec. 30, 1948. The middle child, she had an older brother Paul and younger sister Cheri. Her father was a craftsman and Sue followed him around faithfully. She loved to spend time with him, which built a strong bond between them that lasted the rest of their lives. As part of her Michigan heritage, she was raised to be an avid University of Michigan fan and anyone who knows her will attest to her absolute love of Michigan football. She spent her freshman year in college studying at the U of M, during which time she was able to attend several games and spent time studying on the grass of the football field in the "Big House." It was during this year she joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and moved to Salt Lake City to be closer to the church. Her job at the LDS Genealogy Library would serve as the catalyst to one of her life's passions, genealogy.
While in Salt Lake, one of her roommates introduced Sue to her future husband, Bruce Skeen. After marrying, they moved to Logan, Utah, and attended Utah State University where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in secondary education. While in Logan their first daughter, Sarah, was born. Once Sue and Bruce both graduated they moved to Salt Lake for a few years while Bruce finished his master's degree. Their second daughter, Rebecah, was born during this time. Later on they moved to Hot Springs, S.D., where they lived for 13 years and where their third daughter, Amanda, was born. During this time, Sue accepted her first teaching position as a high school English teacher in Oelrichs, S.D. After her divorce, Sue moved with her daughters to Malad, Idaho.
Sue was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she held many different callings, many of which involved teaching. She cherished spending time with her family and had many different hobbies that included reading, playing games and puzzles of all sorts, genealogy, and cheering on her favorite teams - both Wolverines and Dragons. Sue was blessed with the opportunity to spend her life working in a profession she loved: education. She loved the thrill of teaching and watching her students learn and grow, even after graduation. Sue will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Sue is survived by her daughters, Sarah, Rebecah "Becky" and Amanda Skeen; brother, Paul Richardson; nephews, Mark and Craig Richardson; niece, Shannon Fawcetts; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Gladys Richardson; her sister, Cheri Thomas; and niece, Tina Farley.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Oneida County Education Foundation (http://www.maladidaho.org/oef/index.html; email: [email protected]; address: Oneida Education Fund, 250 W. 400 North, Malad, ID 83252). The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to all those who have provided assistance at this difficult time.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, July 12, in the Malad LDS 3rd Ward chapel, 400 N. 200 West. Viewings will be held at the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 North, Malad, Idaho, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 12. Interment will be held at the Logan City Cemetery, Logan, Utah.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.horsleyfuneralhome.com.
Published in Logan Herald Journal on July 10, 2012
Sue moved to Malad in the summer of 1986 with her three daughters after accepting a position as an English teacher at Malad High School, where she spent the next 25 years working to further the knowledge and future of her students. She was affectionately referred to as "Ma Skeen" by her students after a fellow teacher gave her the nickname. This name foreshadowed the relationships she would have with her students. Over the years she gained a reputation of being a fair but tough teacher and worked to help them succeed while holding them to the standards and objectives she set. In addition to teaching classes, she was also involved with other activities including directing plays, class adviser, speech coach and much more. For the last several years, she took money for tickets at the high school sporting events where she enjoyed the opportunity to meet and interact with students and the people in the community while she cheered on the Dragons.
Sue was born in Lansing, Mich., to Clarence and Gladys Richardson on Dec. 30, 1948. The middle child, she had an older brother Paul and younger sister Cheri. Her father was a craftsman and Sue followed him around faithfully. She loved to spend time with him, which built a strong bond between them that lasted the rest of their lives. As part of her Michigan heritage, she was raised to be an avid University of Michigan fan and anyone who knows her will attest to her absolute love of Michigan football. She spent her freshman year in college studying at the U of M, during which time she was able to attend several games and spent time studying on the grass of the football field in the "Big House." It was during this year she joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and moved to Salt Lake City to be closer to the church. Her job at the LDS Genealogy Library would serve as the catalyst to one of her life's passions, genealogy.
While in Salt Lake, one of her roommates introduced Sue to her future husband, Bruce Skeen. After marrying, they moved to Logan, Utah, and attended Utah State University where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in secondary education. While in Logan their first daughter, Sarah, was born. Once Sue and Bruce both graduated they moved to Salt Lake for a few years while Bruce finished his master's degree. Their second daughter, Rebecah, was born during this time. Later on they moved to Hot Springs, S.D., where they lived for 13 years and where their third daughter, Amanda, was born. During this time, Sue accepted her first teaching position as a high school English teacher in Oelrichs, S.D. After her divorce, Sue moved with her daughters to Malad, Idaho.
Sue was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she held many different callings, many of which involved teaching. She cherished spending time with her family and had many different hobbies that included reading, playing games and puzzles of all sorts, genealogy, and cheering on her favorite teams - both Wolverines and Dragons. Sue was blessed with the opportunity to spend her life working in a profession she loved: education. She loved the thrill of teaching and watching her students learn and grow, even after graduation. Sue will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Sue is survived by her daughters, Sarah, Rebecah "Becky" and Amanda Skeen; brother, Paul Richardson; nephews, Mark and Craig Richardson; niece, Shannon Fawcetts; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Gladys Richardson; her sister, Cheri Thomas; and niece, Tina Farley.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Oneida County Education Foundation (http://www.maladidaho.org/oef/index.html; email: [email protected]; address: Oneida Education Fund, 250 W. 400 North, Malad, ID 83252). The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to all those who have provided assistance at this difficult time.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, July 12, in the Malad LDS 3rd Ward chapel, 400 N. 200 West. Viewings will be held at the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 North, Malad, Idaho, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 12. Interment will be held at the Logan City Cemetery, Logan, Utah.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.horsleyfuneralhome.com.
Published in Logan Herald Journal on July 10, 2012
Sue Ann Richardson Skeen, 63, of Malad, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012, from complications following a recent knee surgery.
Sue moved to Malad in the summer of 1986 with her three daughters after accepting a position as an English teacher at Malad High School, where she spent the next 25 years working to further the knowledge and future of her students. She was affectionately referred to as "Ma Skeen" by her students after a fellow teacher gave her the nickname. This name foreshadowed the relationships she would have with her students. Over the years she gained a reputation of being a fair but tough teacher and worked to help them succeed while holding them to the standards and objectives she set. In addition to teaching classes, she was also involved with other activities including directing plays, class adviser, speech coach and much more. For the last several years, she took money for tickets at the high school sporting events where she enjoyed the opportunity to meet and interact with students and the people in the community while she cheered on the Dragons.
Sue was born in Lansing, Mich., to Clarence and Gladys Richardson on Dec. 30, 1948. The middle child, she had an older brother Paul and younger sister Cheri. Her father was a craftsman and Sue followed him around faithfully. She loved to spend time with him, which built a strong bond between them that lasted the rest of their lives. As part of her Michigan heritage, she was raised to be an avid University of Michigan fan and anyone who knows her will attest to her absolute love of Michigan football. She spent her freshman year in college studying at the U of M, during which time she was able to attend several games and spent time studying on the grass of the football field in the "Big House." It was during this year she joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and moved to Salt Lake City to be closer to the church. Her job at the LDS Genealogy Library would serve as the catalyst to one of her life's passions, genealogy.
While in Salt Lake, one of her roommates introduced Sue to her future husband, Bruce Skeen. After marrying, they moved to Logan, Utah, and attended Utah State University where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in secondary education. While in Logan their first daughter, Sarah, was born. Once Sue and Bruce both graduated they moved to Salt Lake for a few years while Bruce finished his master's degree. Their second daughter, Rebecah, was born during this time. Later on they moved to Hot Springs, S.D., where they lived for 13 years and where their third daughter, Amanda, was born. During this time, Sue accepted her first teaching position as a high school English teacher in Oelrichs, S.D. After her divorce, Sue moved with her daughters to Malad, Idaho.
Sue was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she held many different callings, many of which involved teaching. She cherished spending time with her family and had many different hobbies that included reading, playing games and puzzles of all sorts, genealogy, and cheering on her favorite teams - both Wolverines and Dragons. Sue was blessed with the opportunity to spend her life working in a profession she loved: education. She loved the thrill of teaching and watching her students learn and grow, even after graduation. Sue will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Sue is survived by her daughters, Sarah, Rebecah "Becky" and Amanda Skeen; brother, Paul Richardson; nephews, Mark and Craig Richardson; niece, Shannon Fawcetts; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Gladys Richardson; her sister, Cheri Thomas; and niece, Tina Farley.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Oneida County Education Foundation (http://www.maladidaho.org/oef/index.html; email: [email protected]; address: Oneida Education Fund, 250 W. 400 North, Malad, ID 83252). The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to all those who have provided assistance at this difficult time.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, July 12, in the Malad LDS 3rd Ward chapel, 400 N. 200 West. Viewings will be held at the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 North, Malad, Idaho, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 12. Interment will be held at the Logan City Cemetery, Logan, Utah.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.horsleyfuneralhome.com.
Published in Logan Herald Journal on July 10, 2012
Sue moved to Malad in the summer of 1986 with her three daughters after accepting a position as an English teacher at Malad High School, where she spent the next 25 years working to further the knowledge and future of her students. She was affectionately referred to as "Ma Skeen" by her students after a fellow teacher gave her the nickname. This name foreshadowed the relationships she would have with her students. Over the years she gained a reputation of being a fair but tough teacher and worked to help them succeed while holding them to the standards and objectives she set. In addition to teaching classes, she was also involved with other activities including directing plays, class adviser, speech coach and much more. For the last several years, she took money for tickets at the high school sporting events where she enjoyed the opportunity to meet and interact with students and the people in the community while she cheered on the Dragons.
Sue was born in Lansing, Mich., to Clarence and Gladys Richardson on Dec. 30, 1948. The middle child, she had an older brother Paul and younger sister Cheri. Her father was a craftsman and Sue followed him around faithfully. She loved to spend time with him, which built a strong bond between them that lasted the rest of their lives. As part of her Michigan heritage, she was raised to be an avid University of Michigan fan and anyone who knows her will attest to her absolute love of Michigan football. She spent her freshman year in college studying at the U of M, during which time she was able to attend several games and spent time studying on the grass of the football field in the "Big House." It was during this year she joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and moved to Salt Lake City to be closer to the church. Her job at the LDS Genealogy Library would serve as the catalyst to one of her life's passions, genealogy.
While in Salt Lake, one of her roommates introduced Sue to her future husband, Bruce Skeen. After marrying, they moved to Logan, Utah, and attended Utah State University where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in secondary education. While in Logan their first daughter, Sarah, was born. Once Sue and Bruce both graduated they moved to Salt Lake for a few years while Bruce finished his master's degree. Their second daughter, Rebecah, was born during this time. Later on they moved to Hot Springs, S.D., where they lived for 13 years and where their third daughter, Amanda, was born. During this time, Sue accepted her first teaching position as a high school English teacher in Oelrichs, S.D. After her divorce, Sue moved with her daughters to Malad, Idaho.
Sue was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she held many different callings, many of which involved teaching. She cherished spending time with her family and had many different hobbies that included reading, playing games and puzzles of all sorts, genealogy, and cheering on her favorite teams - both Wolverines and Dragons. Sue was blessed with the opportunity to spend her life working in a profession she loved: education. She loved the thrill of teaching and watching her students learn and grow, even after graduation. Sue will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Sue is survived by her daughters, Sarah, Rebecah "Becky" and Amanda Skeen; brother, Paul Richardson; nephews, Mark and Craig Richardson; niece, Shannon Fawcetts; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Gladys Richardson; her sister, Cheri Thomas; and niece, Tina Farley.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Oneida County Education Foundation (http://www.maladidaho.org/oef/index.html; email: [email protected]; address: Oneida Education Fund, 250 W. 400 North, Malad, ID 83252). The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to all those who have provided assistance at this difficult time.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, July 12, in the Malad LDS 3rd Ward chapel, 400 N. 200 West. Viewings will be held at the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 North, Malad, Idaho, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 12. Interment will be held at the Logan City Cemetery, Logan, Utah.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.horsleyfuneralhome.com.
Published in Logan Herald Journal on July 10, 2012
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