Lori Nina Skelton

Lori N. Skelton passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on November 1, 2024.

She was born January 7, 1958, in San Diego, California. In the mid-90s, she moved her young son to the Bitterroot Valley in Montana where she resided until her passing.

Lori was passionate about the beauty of Mother Nature, photography, laughter, and her dogs.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Zettle, and her mother, Gladys Margret Zettle. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey S. Skelton; son, Lyndon J. Barber; grandson, Pearson Donlan; sister and brother-in-law, Margo and Bob Petrachek; sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Mike Kane; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Randy and Christi Skelton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rob and Cindy Athman; Mother-in-law, Bonnie Skelton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Lori’s life will be held in the spring with date and location to be announced at a later date.

Lori leaves us with her favorite quote:

“Those who say sunshine brings happiness have never danced in the rain”.