Sarah Skinner

Matriarch of the Skinner/Smith/Haynes clans, born 1919, died July 4, 2015 at home surrounded by family.

Orphaned at 18, she was a self-reliant, adventurous, beautiful loving mother and wife, passionate about women’s issues and the environment, She was a skier, swimmer, sailor, hiker and tennis player. She loved her extended family. Fluent in French, she had a midlife career as travel agent for canal barge cruises. She loved travel and pro tennis.

Survived by husband Alfred Skinner, sons Peter Dieckerhoff (Sue) of Bellevue and Matthew Skinner of Snoqualmie, daughters Jody Bower of Port Townsend and Elizabeth Skinner of Bellingham, grandchildren Molly Skinner-Day of New York City, Evan Day (Amy) of San Diego CA, Adam Dieckerhoff, and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her parents Kilby Page Smith and Alice Smith, a young son Thomas Skinner, sisters Constance Whitman, Nancy Rawlings, and Priscilla Kingsley and brother Kilby Page Smith, Jr.The family thanks Evergreen Hospice staff and “Caring Hearts” aides for loving care.

Service August 15, 2 PM at East Shore Unitarian Church, Bellevue.