Richard K. “Dick” Skoubo of Boardman died on July 28, 2022 in Boardman at the age of 75.
He was born on June 24, 1947 in Pendleton to Ralph and Myra Getchell Skoubo.
Dick was raised and attended school in Boardman, graduating from Riverside High School in the class of 1965. He then attended Oregon State University for a year before returning to Boardman and attending Blue Mountain Community College and earning his degree in autobody repair. Dick was united in marriage to Ella Sutton on Aug. 24, 1968 in Boardman.
He worked as a mechanic for PGG for 10 years before joining Pacific Northwest Bell as a mechanic. Dick retired as the fleet maintenance supervisor at what is now Century Link in 2008 after 29 years.
Dick was an avid Seahawks and Tri-Cities Fever fan, automotive enthusiast, a World War II buff, and devoted Star Trek and Star Wars fan. He enjoyed hunting, camping, playing cards, puzzles, computers and watching sports.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ella Skoubo, Boardman; daughters, Shannon Linn, Boardman, Heidi (Troy) Hill, Union, and Brooke Swiney, Richland, Wash.; son, Rudd (Maegan) Skoubo, Raymond, Wash.; brother, Robert Skoubo (Dianne), Vancouver, Wash.; grandchildren, Anna, Eric, Reid and Ray; great grandchildren, Scarlet and Willow; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Riverview Cemetery, Boardman.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dick’s memory may be made to Pioneer Home Health, Heppner.
Please share memories of Dick with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
