Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or American Cancer Research. Vernon F. Skiles was born to James E. and Violet Skiles in Ellisnore, Mo. He is preceded in death by his loving parents. Mrs. Skiles was a lifetime VFW member and a member of D.A.V. He served in the U.S. Army from October 1970 to December 1972. He is survived by two sons: Ronald Skiles of Wallawalla, WA and Anthony J. (Tammy) Skiles of Stielacoom, WA; four sisters: Louise Wilcox of Winona, MO, Geraldine (Golden) Shephard of Potosi, MO, Ronad (Roger) Maybury of Hermann, MO, Arlene (Roland) Reed of Winona, MO, and special friend, Leota Harrison of St. Peters, MO. He is preceded in death by his wife; four sisters: Lucille Skiles, Beatrice King, Alene McClean and Bernice Minor; one brother, James B. Skiles.