John L. Skiff, Jr.

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John L. Skiff, Jr.

July 25, 1950 ~ October 17, 2019

John L. Skiff, Jr. passed on October 17, 2019 in his home in Price. Born July 25, 1950 in Price to Molly Perla and John L. Skiff, John attended Notre Dame School in Price, graduating in 1968. He was a member of Notre Dame de Lourdes Parish, where he served as an altar boy for more than eight years in his youth. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6147.

John was a lifelong learner, attending College of Eastern Utah and Utah State University, where he received multiple degrees and certificates. His thirst for knowledge covered a broad range of disciplines and topics. The academic life was where John found much of his meaning and joy. An electrician by trade, he worked in the family business, Skiff Electric, until injury and health challenges forced an early retirement. John was a tremendous sports fan and a successful athlete in his youth. He played football in high school and was an accomplished pitcher in baseball, elbow injuries ending his career in his second year pitching for the College of Eastern Utah.

Though he never married, John was an integral part of many lives. He was generous, sharing his faith, his love of baseball, his many experiences and most of all, his time with his many cousins. There were decades of his life when “Johnny!” was a shout for joy as he came to dinner or just stopped by for a game of catch and few laughs. The hours spent at the family farm will always be a fond memory for many.

John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Molly; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by numerous cousins and many friends.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on October 21 at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Committal, Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price, where friends may share memories online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.