SKOUSEN, JR., Willard Robert (Bob)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 02/19/2016 Willard Robert “Bob” Skousen Jr. was called home Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. There to meet him were his parents Willard and Ruthe Skousen. He was born Feb. 9, 1939. Left to carry on his traditions are his wife, Tonia Gale; children Dayna (Steve) Porter, Robert Jeffery (Jan) Skousen, Lisa (Don) Latham, Bryan (Jessica) Skousen; and his sisters Sherri, Patti and Jenny. His legacy will be continued through his 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Bob was a highway contractor, rancher, pilot, golfer, art collector and dealer, business man, athlete, BYU basketball legend, llama breeder, treasure hunter, world traveler, animal lover, missionary and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, parents, sisters and friends. He loved to serve. There are no words to describe how much he will be missed. A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way. in Mesa. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Citrus Heights Stake Center, 2549 N 32nd St., in Mesa.