Submitted by: John C. Monk

Henry J. Skeen

Mar. 7, 1947 - Mar. 31, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Henry Joseph "Pops" Skeen, 63, passed away at 2:20 PM Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Elkhart Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart, IN. He worked for Elkhart Fabrication with the R.V. Industry. Mr. Skeen was born on March 7, 1947 in Elwood, IN, to the late Henry Curtis and Luella Mae (Ashwell) Skeen. He has lived in our local area since 1980. On November 21, 1986 in South Bend, he married Carolyn A. Landry who preceded in death on April 10, 2007. One grandson, Rob (wife, Elizabeth Fuentes) Fuentes also preceded in death. Mr. Skeen was also preceded in death by his four dogs, JoJo, Itty Bit, Patches, and Pal Pal. Mr. Skeen is survived by his daughter, Victoria (Jose) Sandoval of South Bend; two sons, John J. (Deanna) Ramirez of Mishawaka and Richard Jones of Elkhart; 7 grandchildren, Christina (Richard) Kasznia, Veronica Fuentes, Alex Pedraza, John Ramirez, Angel Jones, Antonio Jones, and Ashley Krom; 12 great grandchildren; two sisters, Judy (Richard) Rice of Avon Park, FL and Linda Caldwell of Florida; two brothers, Cecil (Dorothy) Skeen of Anderson, IN and George (Anita) Skeen of Tipton, IN; brother-in-law, Dan Hairell of Mishawaka; and many nieces and nephews. There will be no services or visitation. Palmer Funeral Home-River Park and Southlawn Cremation Services are assisting Mr. Skeen's family. Online condolences may be offered at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on April 3, 2010