Jack Skinner

Jack Skinner was born on November 1, 1931, in Buhl, Idaho to Ralph and Rosetta Skinner, he was the youngest of two brothers and four sisters. He attended schools in Buhl and graduated from Buhl High School in 1949. Jack was an active member of FFA and attained the State Farmer level of achievement in that organization.

Following High School, he briefly attended Idaho State University before returning to farm in Buhl, where he would spend the rest of his working years.

On September 13, 1950, he married Nancy Jo Watt. To that union were born two daughters, Sandy and Susan. Together Jack and Nancy Jo were leaders of the Methodist Youth Fellowship at the Buhl Methodist Church and later served as MYF leaders when their daughters were in the Filer MYF. During their married life they were engaged in farming east of Buhl. Nancy Jo preceded him in death on May 9, 1983.

As a farmer, Jack led by example in regard to advocating soil conservation and smart farming practices. He grew malt barley for Coors as well as sweet corn for Green Giant, along with beans, wheat and hay. For a short time, he brokered hay between farmers and area dairies.

Jack was very civic minded and it showed by involvement as a 4-H leader and his service with the Balanced Rock Soil Conservation Board. He also served as a board member of the Twin Falls County Fair and Rodeo. He was a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International as well as a member of the West End Men’s Club. Jack was an avid golfer and a member of the Clear Lakes Country Club.

In April of 1984, Jack married Marge Adamson also of Buhl. With that marriage, Jack gained two sons, Tom and Mike Adamson. During their marriage, Jack and Marge enjoyed golf, traveling, entertaining and most of all, their grandchildren. They were members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Buhl, where Jack was confirmed on May 31, 1987. Marge preceded Jack in death on August 7, 2005.

In 2012, Jack moved to Reno, Nevada to be near his high school friend Kay Moore. In 2022, Jack began to live with his daughter Sandy and her husband Wayne in Truckee, CA. In October 2024, Jack became a resident of the Brookdale Memory Care Center in Reno, where he passed away on September 17, 2026.

Throughout his life, Jack’s sense of humor and kindness were well-known and loved by many. As soon as he met you, you became his friend. The Buhl crowd knew how to have fun together, showing a silly side one day and then a helpful and caring side on another day. Jack was often referred to as a ‘Sweet Guy” even by his caretakers in his final years in Reno. To his grandchildren who loved him dearly, he was “Grandpa Buddy” and “Papa Jack.”

Jack is survived by his daughter Sandy (Wayne) Hoag of Truckee and Susan Skinner of Pocatello. He is also survived by two sons, Tom (Dawna) Adamson of Gooding and Mike Adamson of Boise, seven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his mother and father, two brothers and four sisters.

A graveside service will be held at the West End Cemetery in Buhl, Idaho on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The family wishes to thank the caregivers at Brookdale Memory Care in Reno, as well as the caring Hospice staff of Advanced Health Care. 

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Jack's memorial webpage at www.farmerfuneralchapel.com.