Leah Skophammer, Albert Lea
1913 - 2008
Leah Skophammer, 95, Albert Lea
The memorial service for Leah Martin Skophammer will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. The Rev. John Holt will officiate. Interment will be in the East Freeborn Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Bonnerup Funeral Service.
Leah died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Oak Park Place, Albert Lea. She was 95 years old.
Leah was born in Benton, Ark., on March 30, 1913, the daughter of Napoleon and Nettie (Vance) Martin. She graduated from Little Rock High School and from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Ark.
Leah was married to Joseph M. Skophammer on Dec. 22, 1944, in Little Rock, Ark.
Leah taught in the elementary school in Crawfordsville, Ark. She has lived in Albert Lea since 1945. Leah has been an active member of First Lutheran Church, where she also taught Sunday School.
Leah was a member of the Does, PTA, a Girl Scout leader and a board member of Farmers State Bank. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family.
Leah is survived by her children: Nancy Skophammer of Albert Lea, Diane (Tom) Stockwell of Burnsville, Mary Jo (David) Wilcox of Olympia, Wash.; grandchildren: Keith Wilcox, Ellen Wilcox (Peter Lane), Joe (Diana) Wilcox, Melissa Stockwell, Laura Stockwell; great-granddaughter, Josephine Lane; sister: Inez Martin of Little Rock, Ark.; sister-in-law: Elizabeth Martin of Dallas, Texas; nieces and nephews.
Leah was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers: Vance and Jim Martin.
Memorials can be given to American Cancer Society, Crossroads Community Hospice or First Lutheran Church.
Memories
Posted by jcarney730 (anonymous) on August 31, 2008 at 10:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Dear Family...it was with mixed emotions that we received word from Marcia of Leah's death. Certainly sadness that those of us left behind are deprived of the wonderful human being that was Leah and yet happy that Leah and Joe are united once again. As for a memory of Leah, I (Diane) have NEVER forgotten how warmly Leah welcomed me into the family when Jim and I visited after our wedding in November of 1962. She made me feel as though I had known her forever. We may not have been able to visit very often over the last several years but I will always treasure her warmth and humor.
This is Jim, I too am greatly saddened for our loss, i have so many fond memories of the many happy times together at family gatherings and just visits. my prayers are with you all at this sad time. jim
Posted by skpchat (anonymous) on September 1, 2008 at 7:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I remember in the mid fifties when my Grandmother helped Leah with house cleaning (all the Skophammers' called her Petey) that everything stopped at noon and everyone watched "As The World Turns". But by far the most indelible lasting impression of Leah was her laugh. I will never forget it, and neither will anyone who knew her.
Posted by msawdey (anonymous) on September 4, 2008 at 8:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Dear Diane, Tom, Melissa, and Laura,
I am so sorry I was not there at the wake of your dear mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. I know how much you will miss her, just as I know how ready she was to go. What a wonderful, full life she had! I am so sorry I couldn't be there in person to comfort you. I pray you find comfort in her longevity and the wonderful memories she leaves behind. I will talk to you soon.
God Bless all of you!
Love always,
Mary Beth
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