She will always be Mrs. Skinner to me. That is the name I was to call her when I was in her nursery school. I was one of her students from the Co op nursery school. I enjoyed it so much that I went morning and afternoon in 2 classes as a puppy dog & kitty cat. She was the one who taught me how to tie a bow and other life skills.

I remember all the outings we went on.Visits to the Fire Dept., dentest, the farm and more. She made sure we did a lot. They were very fun times.

I also had her for a panio teacher and she taught me swimming lessons. But more then that she was a good family friend. She was like a mother to me in a way.

When Angela was little Jo chose my parents as God parents for angela. I remember lots of times shared with the family. Even with Mrs. O'Conner and my nanny. So I guess we go way back.

There were the Christmas gatherings when they would come to our place to watch the Rose Bowl Parade as we had a color set. I remember her favorite "The Sound of Music" The good Chridtmas cookies & fudge.

When I got married I had her play the organ and she gave the toast to the bride.

I haven't been back to Lunenburg for quite a few years, but on the most recent time there I went past her house and she was out. Doing what she loved. I got to say hi to her.

Every time you would see her it was like going down memory lane. She always liked to say to me," Now Susan!". I can her her saying it and with her laugh.

She was a great lady, teacher and most important my friend.  I have to say I will really miss her. My life was more inriched from Mrs. Skinner (Jo) being in it.

I feel bad that she had cancer and had to go through all that. Glad God has relieved you of all your pain. I know oneday we will see each other again. Until then I know she would say you have to go on.

I just wished she realy knew how much she touched my life and what she really ment to me. Love you, Mrs. Skinner, Josephine, Jo, Mom.

Love, Susan