David Lee Skidmore

David Skidmore, 62, Program Manager, with Beech for nearly 30 years, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018. David was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, as well as a friend, colleague, and mentor to many. Survived by his parents, Jerry and Betty Skidmore of Iola, KS; son, Jesse (Natalie) Skidmore of Washington DC; daughter, Erin (Ryan Christo) Skidmore of Oakland, CA; sister, Janet (Fred) Apt of Iola, KS; brother Dennis (Kay) Skidmore of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Sophia Skidmore & John "Jack" Skidmore. David was a graduate of Iola High School, Class of 1974, and earned his B.S. in Education from the University of Kansas in 1978. David was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 38, Iola, KS and Mirza Shrine, Pittsburg, KS. In lieu of flowers, you may send a donation in his name to the NCADD: www.ncadd.org/donations/memorial-donation (212-269-7797). Celebration of Life/Memorial Service will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday February 24, 2018, at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Wichita, KS. Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.