Susan Marie Skinner passed away in the comfort of her home on Friday, December 29, 2023.
Susan was born on September 24, 1946, to Robert Edward Davis and Rosemary (Borns) Davis in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Fairmont High School in Kettering, Ohio in 1964 and went on to attend The Ohio State University where she earned a degree in dental hygiene and later pursued a bachelor’s degree in education. While attending Ohio State, Susan was very involved. She was a member of the football cheer team, a member of the gymnastics team, as well as an active member in her sorority, Pi Beta Phi. She started her career in dental hygiene and went on to work in sales, and as a financial advisor. On January 2, 1987, she married Gary Skinner in Dayton, Ohio. Susan and Gary relocated to Colorado in 1990 and became very involved in church ministry. Susan and Gary are both pastors at Shiloh Chapel and very invested in life coaching, prison ministry, and helping others.
Susan was an avid tennis player, participated in CrossFit, and enjoyed the many hours she spent gardening in her yard. In her early years, she enjoyed running, sailing, and was a ski instructor. She was passionate, charismatic, and always eager to share. Susan was a devout follower of Jesus, found peace and contentment in reading the Bible, and helping others through life coaching and her church community.
She is survived by her husband, Gary; three daughters: Melissa Cahill (Tim), Kelley Mitchell (Tom), and Shannon Brunton; her son, Todd Skinner (Jenn); two sisters, Carol Farcosky (Tom), and Lisa Mohn (Keith); her step-mother, Ann Irene Davis; four nephews; JT Farcosky (Ana), Matt Farcosky (Annie), Kyle Mohn (Katie), and Travis Mohn; twelve grandchildren: Merideth Cahill (Elizabeth), Erin Cahill, Cara Rose Cahill, Eliza Mitchell, Kirsten Mitchell, Darian Mitchell, Devin Mitchell, Zachary Stangle, Sarah Gudeman, Gage Brunton, Pierce Brunton, and Dani Brunton; and 1 great-grandchild, Alaia Stangle. Susan was preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the World Prayer Center at New Life Church, 11025 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921. A reception will follow at the church.
Memorials in Susan’s name may be made to Lessons for Life Ministries, a non-profit organization established by Susan and Gary in 2006. www.lessonsforlifeministries.com
Anonymous
4 Jan 2024Kelley- I am so very sorry. Hugs to you, Tom, and the girls. I love you and may your Mom rest in peace. Take care my friend. Love Susan and Jeff Ehlers
Rachel Friend
4 Jan 2024I am so sorry for your loss – she was a beautiful spirit. Thankful that I got to know her through many Cahill family events.
Warmly,
Rachel Friend
Carol Graham
4 Jan 2024Kelley,
I am so sorry to hear that your Mom passed. She was always upbeat and fun to be around when we went to the Silpada conventions.
Christie Howard
5 Jan 2024Love you my Mitch family💖✨
Joan Krause
6 Jan 2024So very deeply sorry to hear you have lost your mother. We send our love and prayers to you, Tom and the girls.
Jennifer Musser
6 Jan 2024Praying for you all! So sorry for your loss. ❤️
Missy Check
7 Jan 2024So sorry for your loss Kel! My heart goes out to you and your family.
Anonymous
9 Jan 2024Prayers for peace during this time! Love you all❤️
Barbara Robinson
17 Jan 2024To the Skinner family:
I just found out that Susan passed away. I enjoyed playing tennis with her both as a doubles partner and as a noble opponent. She was always happy and ready to make new friends!