Amy D. Skinner, 94, of Lincoln, passed away July 6, 2015. Born December 19, 1920 in Lincoln, NE to Mark S. and Joyce V. (Laher) Martin, Sr. Ret. Deputy Clerk for the Lancaster County Municipal Court for over 24 years. Graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University, Class of 1942 where she was the W Club Sweetheart (what is now Homecoming Queen).
Member of First United Methodist Church, former Cub Scout Den Mother, volunteered at Southeast Community College teaching adults to read and a Red Cross volunteer at the Veteran’s Hospital. Amy enjoyed stamp collecting, traveling, gardening, and loved all types of sports.
Family members include her sons, David (Marie) Skinner, Littleton, CO, James (Karen) Skinner; daughter, Judy (Don) Showen, all of Lincoln; 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson;; nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert; brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Donna Martin; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Robert Gorham.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday (7-13-15) First United Methodist Church, 2723 North 50th with Rev. Dr. David Lux officiating. Prior private graveside service. Memorials to Nebraska Wesleyan University. Family will greet friends 6:00-7:30 p.m. Sunday at Roper and Sons, 4300 ‘O’ St.
The family would like to give special thanks for the loving care their mother received from the staff of Legacy Terrace, Gateway Vista, and HoriSun Hospice.