Ronald George Skidmore

Ronald George Skidmore, 88, passed away on January 4, 2026, in Tremonton, Utah, at Our House Assisted Living Center. He was born on August 28, 1937, in Garland, Utah, to George Skidmore and Anna Winona Daley Skidmore. Tragically, his time with his mother was cut short when she passed away when he was just 14 months old. About six months later, his father remarried, and Ron gained a stepmother, Mildred Hurd.

Ron spent most of his young life in the Curlew Valley, with the exception of a few years during his childhood when he lived in Washington state while helping care for his ailing grandparents. He graduated from Bear River High School with the class of 1954.

After graduation, Ron purchased a 1951 Ford in hopes of impressing a blonde girl who lived just three miles down the road—Renelle Harris. Must have been one heck of a car because the two were married in the Logan Temple on September 19, 1958. They lived in Logan briefly but were soon drawn back to the Curlew Valley, where they both felt at home.

Throughout his working years, Ron held jobs at a service station, Logan Lanes Bowling Alley, and Thiokol. However, his true passion was farming and ranching. He initially tried sheep ranching alongside his father-in-law but quickly realized it wasn’t for him. He then turned to cattle ranching, a pursuit he loved and continued until the age of 80. He often referred to his operation, with typical humor, as the “Skidmore Poor Farm.” Eventually, he moved to Tremonton, Utah, where he spent his later years.

Ron was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the age of 16. He faithfully served as a counselor in three bishoprics and later as a high councilor. Ron and Renelle also served a short mission on the high plains of Wyoming at Sixth Crossing (the Willie Center) until he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and had to return home for treatment. He later served as an ordinance worker in the Logan and Brigham City Temples, where he formed lifelong friendships.

Ron was deeply involved in his community, serving for many years on the Curlew Cattle and Horse Association, the Delmore Canal Company, and the Soil Conservation District. He loved all things rodeo and especially enjoyed attending the National Finals Rodeo, and in later years, watching it from home. For many years, he could be found in his big cowboy hat, faithfully working as a ticket taker at the Stone Rodeo.

Ron was a true social butterfly with a great sense of humor and a gift for conversation. A simple trip to the store could take hours, as he stopped to visit with everyone he knew—or thought he knew. Ron enjoyed branding time on the farm not for the work involved, but for the opportunity to visit with family and friends that came to help. He had a generous heart and found joy in helping those in need, particularly families facing hardship or during the Christmas season. He found pleasure watching Boise State and BYU football, and he was a devoted Utah Jazz fan. He enjoyed going on vacations, playing cards, chess, Othello, Carroms, and country music. Among his other loves were western plaid shirts with pearl snap buttons, his prestigious Cadillac, Dr. Pepper Zero, a fresh breakfast claw and a cup of hot Pero. However, his greatest love was his family and, of course, his wife.

We will deeply miss his friendly nature, his determined never-give-up attitude, and—perhaps—his bossiness. Oh, the last goodbye is the hardest one to say; this is where the cowboy rides away!

Ronald is survived by his children; RonDell (Diane), Tammy (Brad) Hoskins, Val (Janette), and Rhonda (Tod) Daniels; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a brother, LaMoine (Pauline) Skidmore, and sister-in-law, Rena Harris. He is preceded in death by his wife (Renelle), son (Randy), parents, sister (Michelle), sister-in-law (Marilyn), brother-in-law (Jess), nephews (Mark, Eddie, Matthew), and niece (Karla). His friend, sidekick, and brother-in-law, Don, reached heaven just hours before him.

A special thank you to Atlas Home Health and Hospice for their compassionate care. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Our House staff and the resident “cardshark women” who made his time there so enjoyable—he truly loved living there.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 12, 2026, at 11 A.M. Viewings will be held Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 5-7 P.M. and prior to the services from 10-10:45 A.M. All services will be held at Rudd Funeral Home- Tremonton (111 N 100 E- Tremonton). Interment to follow in the Snowville Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed and can be accessed below.

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