Delores “Dee” Skinner

December 11, 1932 - September 29, 2010

Delores Joan Anderson Skinner, 77, of Ithaca, passed away with her family surrounding her on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Dee was born on December 11, 1932 to C. Edgar and Yula Mae (Baker) Anderson in Newark Township. Dee married Leland Skinner on May 10, 1957. Their family was blessed with four children: daughters Debra & Barbara, sons, David & Gary. 

Dee worked many jobs and was known by many as she worked at Wolverine Shoe Factory, Redman Factory, Hafner’s Dime Store, Atkinson's Department Store, Ithaca Bakery, and Rite Aid in Ithaca. 

Dee was a member of Ithaca United Methodist Church, Volunteer at Gratiot Community Hospital and a member of the Royal Tea Ladies Red Hat Group of Ithaca. 

Dee & Lee were members of the Kountry Kousins Square Dance group for many years. Camping at various campgrounds in Michigan was always a joy for Dee. She especially enjoyed camping with her grandchildren.

Dee was a 4-H Knitting Leader with the Gratiot County Fair for Youth. Quilting was one of the many crafts that Dee loved. Making over one hundred beautiful quilts and baby quilts for her family and friends. Dee loved to crochet, knit and sew, making many beautiful projects and selling them at various crafts shows in the area each year.

Dee was the coordinator of the Mitten Makers at the Ithaca Senior Activity Building for the last 11 years. She would gather 1,000 pairs of mittens, made by her many volunteers, in addition to hats, and distribute them to the elementary schools in Gratiot County each year. She also had many friends at the Senior Activity Building who would play Sequence & Dominoes, two of her favorite games, with her. She enjoyed playing cards with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. All were very special to her.

Dee is survived by her husband of 53 years, Lee; four children: Debra (Jim) Scott, Barbara Stahl, David (Tamey ) Skinner, & Gary (Marcy) Skinner; 11 grandchildren, Kent Wood, Eric (Kathryn) Wood, Adam (Heather) Wood, James (Julie) Stahl, Jason (Monica) Stahl, Jerilea (Jesse) Sanchez, Benjamin (Lindsay) Skinner, Amber (Troy) Bovee, Jessica (Fabian) LaVigne, Brent (Jessica) Skinner, and Cody Skinner; 13 great grandchildren, Korbin & Avery Wood, JB, Levi, and Brock Stahl, Alyson Fuller, Aubrieana & Jesslyn Sanchez, Deacon Skinner, Easton & Ebrielle Bovee, Mason LaVigne; & Riley Skinner and her special little dog Patty.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, October 2, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with Pastor David McBride officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 1. Donations may be made to Commission on Aging or Ithaca Senior Activity Building.