Glen Raymond Skiver

Glen Raymond Skiver

WASHINGTON TERRACE a€" Glen Raymond Skiver, 78, passed on peacefully at home surrounded by his family and loved ones, after fighting a very brave battle with A.L.S. on Saturday, January 16, 2010.

Glen was born October 15, 1931, in Elk Mountain, Wyoming, to Perry and Marie Skiver.

He married his high school sweetheart, Doris Robbins, and they spent 57 wonderful years together.

Glen was a proud veteran of the Korean War. He served with the U.S. Marine Corp.

Glen and Doris moved to Utah in 1956. Glen retired from Jetway Corp., as a Designer Draftsman, after 35 years of service.

Glen spent most of his free time in his metal and wood shop, which he built himself in 1991. He had a true passion for woodworking and specialized in custom cabinetry, doors, picture frames, etc. There was nothing that he could not build or fix.

Glen is survived by his wife, Doris, daughter, Debbie (Terry) Holmes, son-in-law, Alan (Debbie) Caldwell, nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Glen E. Skiver, daughter, Diane D. Caldwell, and grandson, Travis P. Skiver.

As a family, we wish to thank all those who gave such kind and special care to Glen, especially to his special CNA, Ivan Langston, Nurse, Robin Murphy, and Dr. Richard Herold. Also thanks to Dr. Bromburg and Bernadette Tallon at the U of U.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3329 Harrison Blvd., with Pastor Gary Trickey officiating.

Friends may call at Lindquist''s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday at the Lutheran Church 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

Interment, Lindquist''s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd., where Military Honors will be accorded.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the University of Utah M.D.A./A.L.S. organizations.

Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com