Lavaughn "Bonnie" Skinner
December 09, 2014
Bonnie peacefully passed from this life on December 9, 2014 at the Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., with funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 2110 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA. A graveside service at Highland Memory Gardens follows.
LaVaughn Jeanette “Bonnie” Taylor was born February 2, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa to George and Martha Jane Taylor. She was the youngest of nine children. Bonnie graduated from East High School in 1950. She married Ira “Ike” Skinner Jr. in 1952. They enjoyed remodeling homes, traveling, dancing, and raising their three children. Bonnie was a devoted mother. She also worked as her husband’s legal secretary, as a real estate agent, and as a manager for Equitable of New York. She was preceded in death by her husband Ike, all of her siblings, and her parents. She is survived by her children Greg (Connie) Skinner of Ankeny, Julie Baysden of Clive, and Scott (Lori) Skinner of Windsor Heights. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be directed to reggiessleepout.org or to Taylor House Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Lynn
02/02/2018
Bonnie was a very inspirational women. I was married to her nephew Brent Lecky who was very fond of her. I was remembering her and Ike on this her birthday. I will now pray for their souls along with her sister Darlenes and her husband Ralph. May we meet again.
Rod Cheney
12/17/2014
Scott/Greg:
My deepest condolences for the passing of your mother. I remember many good times with her at your house!
Rod