Predeceased by her husband Allister in 2018, Iona died peacefully in Victoria General Hospital on Feb. 5th, 2020. Born in Haddington, Scotland on October 29, 1942. After growing up in Rimbey, Alberta, Iona met and married Al in 1967. The newlyweds lived and worked in Asia before moving to Calgary and starting a family.
Lured by the sea, the Skinners lived in Ladner, Salt Spring Island and finally Victoria, B.C. where Al served as minister at Cordova Bay United Church and Iona enjoyed teaching English to adults. The Skinners travelled extensively and delighted in visiting family and friends they made throughout the world. A proud Scot, Iona’s caring spirit was evident in the love she showered on family, friends, students and members of the Church community.
She found great joy in her gardening, art, reading, writing and other creative activities. Iona will be greatly missed by her daughter Andrea, her son Ian (Shera) her four brothers, extended family and many devoted friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Cordova Bay United Church on Saturday May 16, 2020 at 1:00 pm (tartan wearing welcome). In lieu of flowers, donations made to Mount Newton Centre Society mountnewtoncentre.org/donate/ would be gratefully appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Iona Marjory Skinner nee Stearn October 29 1942 February 5 2020..
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Death notice for the town of: Victoria, Province: Colombie britanique