May 13, 1940 – August 16, 2016

Skip's life was cut short in a disastrous head on collision at the North Rim Grand Canyon while on vacation.

Anyone who met Skip realizes what an extraordinary dynamic person he was.

An artist, traveler, collector of information and artifacts.

He was a true animal whisperer. Distressed creatures from all walks of life seemed to search him out for help.

He loved and respected all living things except flies and mosquitos.

Above all else Skip was a true and devoted friend.

Skip leaves behind a sister Janice Galarneau, a brother Charles Beales, his life partner Arthur James, his good friend John Lundgren, many nieces and nephews and all the countless friends and various lives he touched.

Good bye to you Skip.

A committal service will be held at City View Mortuary Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 2:00 p.m.