Charles Don Skinner

November 19, 1922 - September 21, 2013

Charles “Don” Skinner, age 90, passed away on September 21, 2013 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born on November 19, 1922 in Winnipeg, Canada. He grew up in Loma Linda, California, attended Oregon State University and joined the Navy in 1943, receiving an honorable discharge in 1945 as E-4 Navy. He was a very talented athlete. He played all sports, but was particularly talented in baseball. He was offered contracts from major league teams, but back then minor league contracts didn’t pay much. He was very successful in fast pitch softball. He went to the ASA world series several times and was inducted to the Oregon and Washington Halls of Fame. Don was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge, a member of VFW, president of the Antelope Hills men’s golf club, and attended Prescott Community Church. Don married Dorothy Blatt on June 1st 2004. He is survived by his wife; six children; 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He was a kind and considerate man, respected by all. He always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye, a great sense of humor and an ear to listen. He will surely be missed. Services for Don will be at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Prescott Community Church, 3151 Willow Creek Rd. in Prescott, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Yarnell Recovery Group, P.O. Box 275, Yarnell, AZ 85362. Hampton Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangement