Renelle (Harris) Skidmore

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Renelle Harris Skidmore, 85, passed away on February 3, 2025. Renelle was born October 12, 1939, on a warm, fall day in Tremonton, Utah to Harvey Jesse Harris and Amelia Mary Hubsmith Harris. She was welcomed into the world by her two older siblings, Marilyn and Don. 

Renelle grew up in Stone, Idaho, where she attended school through the 8th grade, with the special privilege of having her Aunt Edith as one of her teachers. She then went on to Bear River High School for three years before finishing her senior year at Malad High School, graduating in 1957. After graduating high school, she attended one year of college at BYU in Provo, Utah. An admirer she had known her whole life, followed her to Provo even though she had told him not to. His tenacity soon paid off and she married Ronald Skidmore on September 19, 1958, in the Logan temple. They started their married life living in Logan, Utah where she attended USU studying Elementary Education. While in Logan, they welcomed their first child RonDell. A short time later Mom and Dad moved back to the Curlew Valley, where they continued to grow their family adding Tammy, Val, Randy and Rhonda.

Throughout her life, Renelle was passionate about learning. In her early years, she developed a love for English and diagramming sentences, and later in life, she became fascinated by historical events, particularly genealogy and the history of the pioneers. She dedicated countless hours to researching and writing a history of the Curlew Valley. During her lifetime, Renelle worked waiting tables, cleaning the Stone Elementary School and was custodian for the Curlew Ward for 17 years. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Snowville School where she assisted the students with their studies. She spent the next 58 years living in Stone and the last six years she called Tremonton, Utah her home. 

Renelle was a lover of simple things including plain potato chips, black licorice (especially Wiley Wallaby licorice beans), nuts, (hold the almonds please!) chocolate milk, growing flowers, crossword puzzles and taking a little "rest" also known as a well-earned nap. However, her greatest love was her family. She considered raising her five children to be her greatest accomplishment and found joy in watching them grow, excel in school and show respect to others. 

Her kids were her pride and joy until the grandkids came along, and then she found an all-new pride and joy. She was an avid supporter of her grandkids and enjoyed watching them participate in various activities and was proud of their accomplishments. She was a fantastic grandmother and was always willing to entertain the grandkids when asked. When you were at grandma’s, she would always ask if there was anything she could fix you to eat. She created a concoction of marshmallows and chocolate chips for the grandkids to cook on a little green turtle stove. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a beautiful soul willing to help anyone. 

She was a sentimental collector and if you wrote her a letter or card of any kind, chances are she still has it! During her time with us, she made it a point to always help anyone with whatever she could even when she had little to spare. Her selfless nature was a testament to her belief that it was more blessed to give than to receive. Her kindness knew no bounds. 

 She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in several callings but loved being a primary president and primary teacher. She also served as a nursery leader in her 70s and found great fulfillment in that role. Additionally, Renelle enjoyed serving in the Logan and Brigham temples, where she made lifelong friendships. She will be remembered for her contagious smile, flutter wave, little hug pats, happy attitude, loving nature, her playfulness, and occasional, endearing stubbornness. She will be fiercely missed by her family and all who were lucky enough to know her.

Renelle is survived by her husband of 66 years, Ronald Skidmore; her children: RonDell (Diane), Tammy (Brad) Hoskins, Val (Janette), and Rhonda (Tod) Daniels; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and one brother, Don (Rena) Harris. She was preceded in death by her son Randy, her parents, her sister and brother-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. 

A special thanks to Atlas Home Health and Hospice especially Savana and Brooke for their care and support the past few weeks.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11 A.M. Viewings will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6-8 P.M. and prior to the service from 10-10:45 A.M. Interment to follow in the Snowville Cemetery. All services will be held at Rudd Funeral Home- Tremonton (111 N 100 E- Tremonton). The services will be livestreamed and can be accessed below.

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