In Memory Of
Gary Robert Skiles
1939
2022
Gary Robert Skiles
November 21, 1939 — November 16, 2022
Gary Robert Skiles, 82, of Glenrock, Wyoming passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at his home in Glenrock, WY. Gary was born on November 21, 1939 to David Frederick and Una Valera (Gatiner) Skiles in Buffalo, WY. Gary grew up in Sussex, WY and graduated from Johnson County High School, Buffalo, Wyoming in 1958.
After high school Gary joined and was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army. After his time in the service, he held many jobs including being a Truck Driver, Sheep Shearer, Heavy Equipment Operator, Welder, Mechanic, Rodeo Competitor, Home Builder, Handyman, Hunting Guide, First Responder, Ambulance Attendant, Horse Breaker and most recently a Rancher and Ranch Foreman for 27 years with the True Ranches.
Gary passion was agriculture, he served as an officer and leader of the Stock Growers, Wool Growers and Farm Bureau.
Gary married Mamie Jo Selby and together they had three children, Susan Skiles, Arlyne Thomas and Robert F. Skiles. They divorced and Gary married, Karynn K. Meike, they divorced and he married, Yvonne Erickson. He divorced Yvonne and married, Karynn for the second time, the "love of his life".
Gary was a member of the Masons, Elks and Shriners.
He is survived by his wife, Karynn; children, Susan Skiles, Robert Skiles, Arlyne Thomas, Scot Meike, Kamera Meike; 2 granddaughters; one great grandson; and numerous other friends and relatives.
A graveside service will take place at a later date at the Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper Chapel. To leave a special message for the family, please select the "Share Memories" option.
After high school Gary joined and was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army. After his time in the service, he held many jobs including being a Truck Driver, Sheep Shearer, Heavy Equipment Operator, Welder, Mechanic, Rodeo Competitor, Home Builder, Handyman, Hunting Guide, First Responder, Ambulance Attendant, Horse Breaker and most recently a Rancher and Ranch Foreman for 27 years with the True Ranches.
Gary passion was agriculture, he served as an officer and leader of the Stock Growers, Wool Growers and Farm Bureau.
Gary married Mamie Jo Selby and together they had three children, Susan Skiles, Arlyne Thomas and Robert F. Skiles. They divorced and Gary married, Karynn K. Meike, they divorced and he married, Yvonne Erickson. He divorced Yvonne and married, Karynn for the second time, the "love of his life".
Gary was a member of the Masons, Elks and Shriners.
He is survived by his wife, Karynn; children, Susan Skiles, Robert Skiles, Arlyne Thomas, Scot Meike, Kamera Meike; 2 granddaughters; one great grandson; and numerous other friends and relatives.
A graveside service will take place at a later date at the Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper Chapel. To leave a special message for the family, please select the "Share Memories" option.
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