Talmage Wheeler Skeen Obituary (1933 - 2007)

Talmage (Tal) Wheeler Skeen "Our Beloved Dad & Papa" Our loving Dad passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007. He was born June 20, 1933 in Ogden, Utah, the son of Ethel Wheeler and Maurice Skeen. He grew up in Warren on a dairy farm and graduated from Weber High School. He married Joan Powell September 30, 1953. He served in the US Army in Korea, earning the rank of Sergeant. He graduated from BYU with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing and Business. During his 40-year career, Tal worked for NCR and National Semi Conductor and resided in the states of Utah, Washington and California. He was an active member and High Priest in the LDS Church, most recently serving as Ward Finance Clerk. He pitched and played baseball in the Weber County Farm Bureau League. He was an avid BYU supporter, spectacular breakfast maker and Thanksgiving cook. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and other outdoor activities. He loved his family, his church and BYU. He is survived by his wife, Joan; four children, Clark (Julie), No. Ogden, Tracy (Diane), Clearfield, James (Brenda), Colorado, and Nancy (Kurt) Rolfe, Sandy; one brother, Lamar Skeen, Warren; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Papa, we will miss you everyday. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 March 11, 2007 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 March 12, 2007 11:00 AM CemeteryWest Warren Cemetery 700 North 6700 West Ogden, UT 84404 March 12, 2007