Myra “Lisa” Skidmore

Lisa passed away on August 6, 2012 at Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids at the age of 61 years.
She was born on January 25, 1951 in Charlotte, Michigan to Andree and Mildred M. (Potter) Verhelle.
She graduated with honors from Eaton Rapids High School in 1969.
She married Glenn Skidmore in Eaton Rapids on June 21, 1969 and last month celebrated their 43rd anniversary.
Lisa was formerly employed at Al & Pete’s Sport Shop and involved with the Thornapple Valley Turkey Federation. She was an avid outdoors woman who was passionate about archery, hunting, fishing and mushrooming. Her hobbies included refinishing antique furniture, cross-stitching, sewing and enjoyed spending time at Walt Disney World with her family.
She is survived by her husband Glenn; daughter, Jeanette (Michael) Pickard of Hastings; son, James (Stephanie) Skidmore of Hastings; grandchildren, Amber and Kylie Pickard, Ethan, Ryan and Meghan Skidmore; brothers, Wayne Verhelle, David Verhelle, Dennis Verhelle, Ronald Verhelle and Roland Verhelle; mother-in-law, Marie Skidmore; brother in-law, Gary (Lorie) Skidmore.
Preceded in death by her parents; and father-in-law, George Skidmore.
Lisa’s family will receive friends on Thursday August 9, 2012 6-8 PM at Lauer Family Funeral Homes- Wren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Friday August 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home with Pastor Ralph Barton officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville.
In lieu of flowers family requests that you please consider the American Cancer Society for memorial contributions. Please share a memory with Lisa’s family at www.lauerfh.com.