George W. Skinner, age 65, passed away suddenly on June 14, 2004 while on vacation in Eastern Washington . He was born on March 22, 1939 in Kirkland , WA . George recently retired after 35 years as a longshoreman with ILWU Local 19 of Seattle.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle LeGaz. George is survived by his beloved wife, Danny; three children, Fran (Tom) Daoust, George Skinner Jr. and Michael (Belinda) Skinner; six grandchildren and one great grandchild; his father, Bill LeGraz; a sister, Patty Keil; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday June 18, 2004, at Evergreen Funeral Home, 4504 Broadway, Everett, WA. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday June 19, 2004 at Evergreen Funeral Home with interment following at Evergreen Cemetery, Everett.