Parents: William Sr. and Nina (Briggs)
He was born as a fraternal twin with his sister Kathy, who delighted in teasing him that she was born before him and was therefore older. Sadly, Kathy passed away many years before him. He also had one elder brother, Pat, who passed away before him.
Skip joined the United States Air Force after high school and credits his time in the service with shaping his future successes. While in the service, Skip was singer and guitarist in a country western band that played at local bars around Florida on days off and this was the start of a life full of loving and playing music. Skip continued to play and sing in a band after his time in the service was over and he met his wife, Myrna, while playing music in Oklahoma.
Skip and Myrna were married in August of 1963 in Denver, Colorado and he adopted Myrna's firstborn daughter. In 1965 they had another daughter.
Later that year, they moved to Wyoming for Skip to start a commission sales job selling Bluebird school buses and heavy equipment and later managing the Casper office for Elder Quinn & McGill.
In 1980, Skip was promoted and they moved the family back to Denver. In 1983, Skip had a heart attack that dramatically changed the course of his life. He started walking one block, attended Cardiac Rehab, then started running and from 1983 through 2012 ran hundreds of 5ks, 10ks, half marathons and 13 full marathons. He qualified for and was selected to run the Boston Marathon, which was a huge highlight for him!
In 1991, Skip was the national Cardiac Rehab Heart Patient of the Year. He was featured in an advertisement campaign for the long-term heart drug Ecotrin.
In 1996, he was nominated by his daughter and was chosen to run with the Olympic torch through the streets of Denver on its way down to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia!
From 1989 to 1998, Skip became a grandfather three times - one sweet girl, and two spry boys. He enjoyed immensely being a grandpa, especially spoiling them and then sending them home.
Along with fitness, Skip changed his diet and the stress in his life by finding the Dale Carnegie organization and something he was always passionate about – human relations. Skip started as a Sales Manager and worked up to managing the Denver office, while he worked toward his goal of being a Dale Carnegie Instructor. In his late 50's, Skip went back to college and finished his degree so that he could become an instructor and teach Dale Carnegie courses.
In 2002, Myrna passed away unexpectedly. Skip greatly mourned the loss of his wife of 39 years and was lost for a long while.
In 2005, Skip connected with Catherine just off the first tee box at Fox Hill Country Club. They married later that same year and Skip gained a new large family with three grown daughters, seven grandchildren and 8 great grandkids. He cherished them and his role as a bonus dad and grandpa.
He and Catherine traveled the world together. Skip loved cruising and these adventures, especially learning about all of the history and natural beauty of Hawaii, Alaska, Italy and Norway.
At 71 years young, Skip picked up the trumpet and joined Catherine in the New Horizons Band! In addition to band, Skip was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Longmont and was awarded the Lusche Fellow award several weeks before his death.
Skip was put into the care of Tru Hospice in April of 2021. The medical professionals estimated that he had six months to live. Despite that, he was determined to "graduate" and get out of hospice. Although he didn't "graduate", his positive attitude and zest for life kept him going until his death 20 months later!
He was born as a fraternal twin with his sister Kathy, who delighted in teasing him that she was born before him and was therefore older. Sadly, Kathy passed away many years before him. He also had one elder brother, Pat, who passed away before him.
Skip joined the United States Air Force after high school and credits his time in the service with shaping his future successes. While in the service, Skip was singer and guitarist in a country western band that played at local bars around Florida on days off and this was the start of a life full of loving and playing music. Skip continued to play and sing in a band after his time in the service was over and he met his wife, Myrna, while playing music in Oklahoma.
Skip and Myrna were married in August of 1963 in Denver, Colorado and he adopted Myrna's firstborn daughter. In 1965 they had another daughter.
Later that year, they moved to Wyoming for Skip to start a commission sales job selling Bluebird school buses and heavy equipment and later managing the Casper office for Elder Quinn & McGill.
In 1980, Skip was promoted and they moved the family back to Denver. In 1983, Skip had a heart attack that dramatically changed the course of his life. He started walking one block, attended Cardiac Rehab, then started running and from 1983 through 2012 ran hundreds of 5ks, 10ks, half marathons and 13 full marathons. He qualified for and was selected to run the Boston Marathon, which was a huge highlight for him!
In 1991, Skip was the national Cardiac Rehab Heart Patient of the Year. He was featured in an advertisement campaign for the long-term heart drug Ecotrin.
In 1996, he was nominated by his daughter and was chosen to run with the Olympic torch through the streets of Denver on its way down to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia!
From 1989 to 1998, Skip became a grandfather three times - one sweet girl, and two spry boys. He enjoyed immensely being a grandpa, especially spoiling them and then sending them home.
Along with fitness, Skip changed his diet and the stress in his life by finding the Dale Carnegie organization and something he was always passionate about – human relations. Skip started as a Sales Manager and worked up to managing the Denver office, while he worked toward his goal of being a Dale Carnegie Instructor. In his late 50's, Skip went back to college and finished his degree so that he could become an instructor and teach Dale Carnegie courses.
In 2002, Myrna passed away unexpectedly. Skip greatly mourned the loss of his wife of 39 years and was lost for a long while.
In 2005, Skip connected with Catherine just off the first tee box at Fox Hill Country Club. They married later that same year and Skip gained a new large family with three grown daughters, seven grandchildren and 8 great grandkids. He cherished them and his role as a bonus dad and grandpa.
He and Catherine traveled the world together. Skip loved cruising and these adventures, especially learning about all of the history and natural beauty of Hawaii, Alaska, Italy and Norway.
At 71 years young, Skip picked up the trumpet and joined Catherine in the New Horizons Band! In addition to band, Skip was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Longmont and was awarded the Lusche Fellow award several weeks before his death.
Skip was put into the care of Tru Hospice in April of 2021. The medical professionals estimated that he had six months to live. Despite that, he was determined to "graduate" and get out of hospice. Although he didn't "graduate", his positive attitude and zest for life kept him going until his death 20 months later!
Parents: William Sr. and Nina (Briggs)
He was born as a fraternal twin with his sister Kathy, who delighted in teasing him that she was born before him and was therefore older. Sadly, Kathy passed away many years before him. He also had one elder brother, Pat, who passed away before him.
Skip joined the United States Air Force after high school and credits his time in the service with shaping his future successes. While in the service, Skip was singer and guitarist in a country western band that played at local bars around Florida on days off and this was the start of a life full of loving and playing music. Skip continued to play and sing in a band after his time in the service was over and he met his wife, Myrna, while playing music in Oklahoma.
Skip and Myrna were married in August of 1963 in Denver, Colorado and he adopted Myrna's firstborn daughter. In 1965 they had another daughter.
Later that year, they moved to Wyoming for Skip to start a commission sales job selling Bluebird school buses and heavy equipment and later managing the Casper office for Elder Quinn & McGill.
In 1980, Skip was promoted and they moved the family back to Denver. In 1983, Skip had a heart attack that dramatically changed the course of his life. He started walking one block, attended Cardiac Rehab, then started running and from 1983 through 2012 ran hundreds of 5ks, 10ks, half marathons and 13 full marathons. He qualified for and was selected to run the Boston Marathon, which was a huge highlight for him!
In 1991, Skip was the national Cardiac Rehab Heart Patient of the Year. He was featured in an advertisement campaign for the long-term heart drug Ecotrin.
In 1996, he was nominated by his daughter and was chosen to run with the Olympic torch through the streets of Denver on its way down to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia!
From 1989 to 1998, Skip became a grandfather three times - one sweet girl, and two spry boys. He enjoyed immensely being a grandpa, especially spoiling them and then sending them home.
Along with fitness, Skip changed his diet and the stress in his life by finding the Dale Carnegie organization and something he was always passionate about – human relations. Skip started as a Sales Manager and worked up to managing the Denver office, while he worked toward his goal of being a Dale Carnegie Instructor. In his late 50's, Skip went back to college and finished his degree so that he could become an instructor and teach Dale Carnegie courses.
In 2002, Myrna passed away unexpectedly. Skip greatly mourned the loss of his wife of 39 years and was lost for a long while.
In 2005, Skip connected with Catherine just off the first tee box at Fox Hill Country Club. They married later that same year and Skip gained a new large family with three grown daughters, seven grandchildren and 8 great grandkids. He cherished them and his role as a bonus dad and grandpa.
He and Catherine traveled the world together. Skip loved cruising and these adventures, especially learning about all of the history and natural beauty of Hawaii, Alaska, Italy and Norway.
At 71 years young, Skip picked up the trumpet and joined Catherine in the New Horizons Band! In addition to band, Skip was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Longmont and was awarded the Lusche Fellow award several weeks before his death.
Skip was put into the care of Tru Hospice in April of 2021. The medical professionals estimated that he had six months to live. Despite that, he was determined to "graduate" and get out of hospice. Although he didn't "graduate", his positive attitude and zest for life kept him going until his death 20 months later!
He was born as a fraternal twin with his sister Kathy, who delighted in teasing him that she was born before him and was therefore older. Sadly, Kathy passed away many years before him. He also had one elder brother, Pat, who passed away before him.
Skip joined the United States Air Force after high school and credits his time in the service with shaping his future successes. While in the service, Skip was singer and guitarist in a country western band that played at local bars around Florida on days off and this was the start of a life full of loving and playing music. Skip continued to play and sing in a band after his time in the service was over and he met his wife, Myrna, while playing music in Oklahoma.
Skip and Myrna were married in August of 1963 in Denver, Colorado and he adopted Myrna's firstborn daughter. In 1965 they had another daughter.
Later that year, they moved to Wyoming for Skip to start a commission sales job selling Bluebird school buses and heavy equipment and later managing the Casper office for Elder Quinn & McGill.
In 1980, Skip was promoted and they moved the family back to Denver. In 1983, Skip had a heart attack that dramatically changed the course of his life. He started walking one block, attended Cardiac Rehab, then started running and from 1983 through 2012 ran hundreds of 5ks, 10ks, half marathons and 13 full marathons. He qualified for and was selected to run the Boston Marathon, which was a huge highlight for him!
In 1991, Skip was the national Cardiac Rehab Heart Patient of the Year. He was featured in an advertisement campaign for the long-term heart drug Ecotrin.
In 1996, he was nominated by his daughter and was chosen to run with the Olympic torch through the streets of Denver on its way down to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia!
From 1989 to 1998, Skip became a grandfather three times - one sweet girl, and two spry boys. He enjoyed immensely being a grandpa, especially spoiling them and then sending them home.
Along with fitness, Skip changed his diet and the stress in his life by finding the Dale Carnegie organization and something he was always passionate about – human relations. Skip started as a Sales Manager and worked up to managing the Denver office, while he worked toward his goal of being a Dale Carnegie Instructor. In his late 50's, Skip went back to college and finished his degree so that he could become an instructor and teach Dale Carnegie courses.
In 2002, Myrna passed away unexpectedly. Skip greatly mourned the loss of his wife of 39 years and was lost for a long while.
In 2005, Skip connected with Catherine just off the first tee box at Fox Hill Country Club. They married later that same year and Skip gained a new large family with three grown daughters, seven grandchildren and 8 great grandkids. He cherished them and his role as a bonus dad and grandpa.
He and Catherine traveled the world together. Skip loved cruising and these adventures, especially learning about all of the history and natural beauty of Hawaii, Alaska, Italy and Norway.
At 71 years young, Skip picked up the trumpet and joined Catherine in the New Horizons Band! In addition to band, Skip was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Longmont and was awarded the Lusche Fellow award several weeks before his death.
Skip was put into the care of Tru Hospice in April of 2021. The medical professionals estimated that he had six months to live. Despite that, he was determined to "graduate" and get out of hospice. Although he didn't "graduate", his positive attitude and zest for life kept him going until his death 20 months later!
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