Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Skinner , William Steward August 2, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Skinner, William Steward     
1927 - 2005 
 
William Steward Skinner 
June 20, 1927 - August 2, 2005 
Services: Mon., Aug. 8, 10:00 a.m. 

Chapel services will be held on Monday, August 8, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., at 
Hillcrest Memorial Chapel. A visitation will also be held on Monday, August 8, 
2005, starting at 9:00 a.m. Bill was born on June 20, 1927, in Kansas City, 
Missouri to Thomas and Leone (Land) Skinner. He attended schools in Kansas 
City, graduating from Central High School. In 1945 Bill enlisted in the 
Marines, and upon his discharge, he worked for Trans World Airlines (TWA). In 
1949, Bill met and married Mary Jane Williams from Bakersfield. They resided 
in Kansas City for a short time, where their son, Lance, was born. They moved 
to Bakersfield and added a daughter, Elissa, to their family. Bill went to 
work for the Kern County Sheriffs Department as a Deputy and moved up the 
ranks as a Detective and Sergeant. After 12 years, he transferred to the 
District Attorneys Office as an Investigator. While in the D.A.s office, he 
graduated from the FBI National Academy and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree 
in Political Science from CSUB. Bill retired in 1987 as the District Attorneys 
Chief Investigator after 32 years of law enforcement service to Kern County. 
Bill was a member of many local organizations such as the Eagles, Exchange 
Club, Footprinters, and a lifetime member of the Elks. He loved to play 
handball with his friends at the Eagles and Elks and participated in many 
tournaments. He enjoyed cooking (and eating), hiking, fishing, music, dancing, 
and attending his grandchildrens numerous activities. Bill was great at 
telling a story, had a quick wit, and was proud of his family. Bill lost Mary 
last year after 55 years of marriage. He leaves his loving family: son and 
daughter-in-law, Lance and Jan Skinner and grandchildren, Jacqulene and Brett 
Skinner; daughter and son-in-law, Elissa and Steve Ladd and grandson, Cody 
Stone; granddaughter and family, Shanna and Calvin Shebley and Faith, Anthony 
and Paige; his sister-in-law, Thelma Williams and many nieces and nephews; and 
special neighbor and friend, Sharon Teagarden and her family. He also leaves 
his many lifelong friends that were true friends to the end. Bill appreciated 
their thoughtfulness, concern and love. Dad, you are our inspiration. We can 
only hope that we can leave as big an impression on those around us as you 
have left on your family and friends. We love you always.

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 8/6/2005.  


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