Dorothy Alleman Skinner, lifelong resident of Star Valley WY, died peacefully in her sleep May 1, 2018 after suffering a brain aneurism three days earlier.

Dorothy was born to Matthew Alleman and Hattie Lucinda Thurman on September 22nd, 1924 at the home of her grandparents in Grover, WY. Dorothy was the oldest child and only daughter. She had two younger brothers, Darrell Thurman Alleman, who died at age 9 and Douglas George Alleman, who passed away in 2014 at the age of eighty three

Dorothy spent her childhood on her family ranch up Crow Creek in the summers and at the family home in Afton, WY during the winter months. She met the love of her life and eternal companion, Floyd F Skinner while they were in high school. They married shortly after graduation. They lived in Salt Lake City until Floyd was sent oversees during World War II. Dorothy returned to Afton to stay with her parents. Floyd returned to his brand new two year old son!

After becoming too till to live alone, they lived with family members. She was living with Lynn and Valorie in Malad, ID at her passing. Dorothy was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and held many different positions in the ward. She and Floyd served a Temple mission to Atlanta, GA and Idaho Falls Temple for several years. She was an active member in her community and loved spending time with friends and family.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd F Skinner, son, Gary Darrell Skinner, daughter, Lucinda Ann Heiner, parents, and brothers. She is survived by her children, Emma (Gary) Skinner, Robert (LeAnna) Skinner, Bruce (Susan) Skinner, Joseph Kay (Diane) Skinner, Valorie (Lynn) Stokes, Jim (Lucinda) Heiner, Sonia (Mike) Coziah. 58 grandchildren, 99 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed

Funeral Services will be held at the Bedford Ward LDS Chapel on Saturday, May 5th at 11:00 AM. A viewing will be held Friday, May 4th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Schwab Funeral Chapel in Thayne. There will also be a viewing prior to the services from 10:00 -10:45 AM at the Church.