Obituary: Skipworth, Melba
Age 94
SKIPWORTH, Melba
Born Melba Cagle on July 16, 1917 in Chelan, WA, Melba passed away peacefully on February 25, 2012.
She lived in the Spokane Valley most of her life, moving here at age 10.
Melba graduated from West Valley High School in 1935 and married Donald Skipworth in 1936.
They raised three children- Gary, Sandi, and Steve.
She is survived by Sandi (Charlie), Steve (Jill), 5 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by Donald (1999), her husband of 63 years and son Gary (2000).
At her request no service will be held.
The family will have a gathering to celebrate her life at a later date.