- Date Of Birth: August 7, 1953
- Date Of Death: September 13, 2021
- State: Colorado
Roy William Stockwell III, better known as Skip, left us to be in a better place on September 13, 2021. He was born on August 7, 1953, in Cheverly, Maryland, to Roy W. Stockwell, Jr. and Genevieve (Geise) Stockwell. When Roy Jr. went to the hospital nursery to see his son, a nurse said, “I see you have a new little skipper there,” and the nickname became set in stone.
Skip was raised in Longmont, Colorado, and graduated from Longmont High School in 1971. While attending school, Skip worked for the local Food Giant grocery store.
In 1973, Skip married Patricia Cardy. They raised a daughter, Tara, in Morrison, Colorado. He worked hard to support his family and laid a solid foundation for Tara. After she was grown and married, he became a proud “Grandpa Skip” to Tristen and Addison. Skip later divorced and had a long-term relationship with Dawn McCormick.
Skip always had a passion for cars. He took great pride in his ’56 Chevy, which was a showcase of his special mechanical and artistic talents. He had a knack for turning a car that was a mess into a masterpiece and won many awards for his work. He enjoyed listening to music and had a fondness for his vinyl collection. He also enjoyed camping, fishing trips to Glendo Reservoir and to Canada, and sharing beers with good friends.
Skip was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Janis Stockwell. He is survived by his daughter Tara and son-in-law Chad Dean; his grandchildren Tristen and Addison Dean; his sisters Peggy Schick, Julie Stockwell, and Linda Hill; and several nephews and their families. He also leaves behind several beloved friends, some that he has known since childhood and some that he met later in life—all of them meant a great deal to him.
Always a humble man, Skip was never one to boast or bring attention to himself. He touched many lives with his hearty laugh and friendly nature.
“Life has to end,
Love doesn’t”
—unknown
