Andy Skinner

September 27, 1985-September 4, 2011

Visitation: Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, with family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Service: Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at Grand Valley Lutheran Church

Andy Skinner, age 25, died Sunday, September 4, 2011 near Davis, SD, due to injuries from an auto accident.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at Grand Valley Lutheran Church south of Canton, with burial in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, with family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
 Andy was born September 27, 1985 in Sioux Falls, SD, to Ron and Deb (Anderson) Skinner.  He attended school in Canton, graduating in 2004.  He has worked various construction jobs, and currently, was employed with Great Plains Contracting, Inc. of Aberdeen.  Andy enjoyed fast cars, loud music, and friends, but most of all he cherished his family.
 Grateful for having shared his life are; his father, Ron, Canton; his brother, John (Gina) Skinner and their children, Madison and Dylan, Sioux Falls, SD; his sister, Kerrie (Grant) Shaffer and their children, Tessa and Gavin, Hugo, MN; his grandmother, Marge (Don Tischler) Anderson, Mitchell, SD; his grandfather, Jack (Vicki) Anderson, Canton, SD; his step-sister, Kristina Sharon and her children, Tori Lea and Hailey, Larchwood, IA; and numerous friends.
 He was preceded in death by his mother, Deb, and step-mother, Susan.
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  1. Jody Bentz & family on October 17, 2011 said:

    John & family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you all! Hold on to each other tight during this difficult time and please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

  2. jodie and Doug Fossum on October 17, 2011 said:

    Thinking of you All , My the Lord wrap his arms around you ,and keep you Strong!!!

  3. Terry and Becky Carter on October 17, 2011 said:

    John, Gina and family – you are in our thoughts and prayers during this horribly sad and difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss. May your happy memories of Andy bring you comfort and peace. Love always, Terry, Becky, Hayley and Lindsey Carter

  4. Cassie Derry on October 17, 2011 said:

    John, Gina and Family, so sorry to hear about your loss of a brother. May the Lord take you through this terrible time. Remember all the great times you had together as a family & keep them near your hearts.

  5. Jamie (Day) Henkel on October 17, 2011 said:

    Ron, John, Kerrie and families, We are so sorry to hear about Andy. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Take care and God Bless you all! Jerald and Gerri Day Jamie and Dave Henkel and family Jennie and Jason Hohn and family

  6. Shanna Ward and family on October 17, 2011 said:

    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Andy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

  7. danny bolerjack on October 17, 2011 said:

    iam so sorry for your loss i always liked andy he had a smile for me every time i seen him i will think of him always and he will be missed by all if i can do anything let me know love danny b

  8. Misty Robinson and family on October 17, 2011 said:

    Sorry to hear about the loss of Andy. He will be greatly missed by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless

  9. Misty Robinson and family on October 17, 2011 said:

    Sorry to hear the loss of Andy. He will be greatly missed by all. Your in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

  10. Kristen(Hyronemus) McNeil on October 17, 2011 said:

    So sorry for your loss of Andy, he was an awesome person! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

  11. Mary Fossum on October 17, 2011 said:

    So sorry about Andy. He was such a nice guy, I always enjoyed talking with him and he always had a great smile on his face. My prayers are with your family.

  12. Don and Joyce Rodman on October 17, 2011 said:

    John,Gina and kids, We were so sorry to hear about Andy.You are in our thoughts and Prayer’s.Comfort peace and hope to you at this sad time.God Bless we love you. Aunt Joyce and Uncle Don

  13. Gary, Lori, Dylan, Morgan, and Paige Fossum on October 17, 2011 said:

    We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Andy spent the 4th of July weekend at our farm, and we so enjoyed laughing with him. He had a great sense of humor and kept everyone entertained. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories you shared with him comfort you in this time of great sadness.

  14. Rachel Verley on October 17, 2011 said:

    I have been thinking of you often, just knowing the house I now live in you grew up in and had so many memories here. I just wished after all the times we had talked about you coming to see it, it would of happened

  15. Mike and Kathy McClemans on October 17, 2011 said:

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  16. Corey Kroger on October 17, 2011 said:

    sorry for your loss! Andy was a great guy

  17. Dean & Tammi Welch & family on October 17, 2011 said:

    John, Gina and family, Our condolences are with you and your family in the loss of a loved one. Retain the memories of Andy to comfort you and get you through in this time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dean, Tammi, Trevor & Jaci Welch

  18. Mick & Sonja Tyrrell on October 17, 2011 said:

    Ron, John, Kerrie & Families, We were so saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Andy. He was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy, Mick & Sonja Tyrrell

  19. Dan, Donna (Hawe), Leah and Kevin Howes on October 17, 2011 said:

    We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and may you be surrounded with loving arms and love as you go through this extremely difficult time. Hold tight to those memories that are so dear.

  20. JAY AND BETH REURINK on October 17, 2011 said:

    SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . WE ARE GLAD THAT HAD THE CHANCE TO MEET HIM AND HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE WHEN HE WAS OVER. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY AND OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF NEED

  21. Rich and Judy Hawe on October 17, 2011 said:

    John and Gina and family-Our prayers go with you. Remember the good times you had with Andy He will be that bight star watching fom above.

  22. Gloria Bartels on October 17, 2011 said:

    I’m so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts & prayers

  23. Kristi Morgan on October 17, 2011 said:

    May Andy rest in God’s perfect peace. My condolences to his family and all of those who loved him. I will keep you in my prayers…

  24. Kristy Hinds on October 17, 2011 said:

    Ron, John, Kerrie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Andy was a great guy, him and Eric were like two peas in a pod and best friends. He was like part of the family. He will be missed so much. Much love and prayers to your family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Kristy Hinds

  25. Monte Vande Kop on October 17, 2011 said:

    My heart goes out to the family. I can remember John and I picking on Andy when he was just a little guy. If he was anything like the rest of his family, he was a true friend and character. You are in my prayers.

  26. Leonard & Laura Stewart & Leonard Jr. on October 17, 2011 said:

    John & Gina and family, We are so sorry to hear about Andy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We hope his memory will bring you peace. Len, Laura & Leonard, Jr

  27. Audrey, Steve and Caiti Kopp on October 17, 2011 said:

    Tragic loss, such a tragedy I can only think of how many lives he has touched. I know that just speaking to my sister and niece just how highly they spoke of him and how he was a gentle and kind person to the children and a role model that they looked up to. To the family our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Ron, John, Kerrie and Gina and family reflect to the happier times with Andy, God Bless.

  28. Heidi (Albers) Benson on October 17, 2011 said:

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May your memories live forever and bring you strength. I will always remember Andy as Baby Jesus the year I was Mary for our Grand Valley Christmas program.

  29. Jen, Kaylee & JT on October 17, 2011 said:

    John (Gina & Kids) We are so sorry for your loss. Time will help dull your pain but just remember he isn’t gone from your life you will feel him everyday as now he is your families angel (with your mom’s) till you can physically hug them again.

  30. Mike Marcia Hoffman & Family on October 17, 2011 said:

    Ron, John ,Kerrie and family, So sorry to hear about Andy. He was such a good and friendly guy. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time.

  31. Orrell "Ape" & Julie Hanson on October 17, 2011 said:

    To Ron, John, Gina, Kerrie, Grant, & families: Our Deepest Sympathies, Thoughts and Prayers. We will miss Andy greatly. It just won’t be the same at gatherings like it used to be. Time will heal.We are here for you. Love, Julie & Orrell “Ape” Hanson

  32. Wendy Epling-Berning on October 17, 2011 said:

    I am so very sorry to hear about the death of your dear brother. Many prayers will be said as to bring peace to your family.

  33. Codi Albers on October 17, 2011 said:

    Virginia said it best, “Oh Andy!”. You were a great little kid and an amazing man. You were so full of life and so much fun! “Why buy the cow, right?”. LOL! You were always able to make everyone laugh! I am so glad we were reconnected through V! We had some fun times, you always cracked me up! I will miss your smiling face, your humor, and huge heart. Ron, John, and Kerrie- I am so deeply sorry for your loss. There are really no other words that seem fitting for such a tragedy.

  34. Julia and David Eder on October 17, 2011 said:

    To the Entire Skinner Clan, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Andy was a great guy with a big heart.

  35. Mike & Marcia Hoffman on October 17, 2011 said:

    Ron, John, Kerrie and family So sorry to hear about the loss of Andy. He was a great guy. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Mike and Marcia Hoffman & Family

  36. Desiri Terlau on October 17, 2011 said:

    John and Gina I keep you and your family in my prayers. So sorry to hear about Andy

  37. Linda DeVries on October 17, 2011 said:

    John and Gina So sorry to hear about your loss, may you find comfort and strength through the prayers of friends and family as you go through this difficult time.

  38. Lori Tran on October 17, 2011 said:

    Ron and Family, So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Andy was a great young man loved by many. Lori

  39. Brian Solem on October 17, 2011 said:

    I am sorry for your loss….Andy was a classmate of mine and a good guy! He will be misssed.

  40. Linda Solem on October 17, 2011 said:

    Andy lived life to the fullest! He loved cars and I liked talking to him about his cars. I am thankful for getting to know him as Brian’s classmate and during confirmation at church a long time ago. I have known Jack (Andy’s Grandpa) for a very long time, and I know his heart is broken. Andy, you are in a better place, and i hope you are watching over your loved ones.

  41. Carla McMurry-Kozak on October 17, 2011 said:

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Andy was a student in my English class at Canton High School a few years ago. I always enjoyed his friendly demeanor and honest answers. In prayer—Koz

  42. Gail Owsley on October 17, 2011 said:

    To the Family and Friends of Andy Skinner: Such a young precious life gone too soon. May you find comfort in each other as you go through this time of sorrow. Live each day as though it is your last, Laugh often and Love completely. God Bless you all.

  43. Roger Leeds on October 17, 2011 said:

    Ron and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficuly time. Cherish the memories. Roger and Barb Leeds

  44. A fello classmate of 04 Mary JOhnson on October 17, 2011 said:

    I am so sorry for loss. Andy was a good guy, just wish there was more time to of told him