John Benjamin Skonnard Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of John Benjamin Skonnard in South Jordan, Utah. John Benjamin, born on June 1, 1946 in Portland, Oregon, passed away on August 23, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Benjamin Skonnard to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember John Benjamin for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. John Benjamin’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Barnard Skonnard and Elsie Elizabeth Anderson; and his sister Joanne Hellberg. He is survived by: his spouse Jewel Ann Foulke; and his children, Jenny Farley (Cory) of Fort Worth, Texas, Aaron Skonnard (Monica) of Alpine, Utah, Emilee Murdoch (Manuel) of Blackfoot, Idaho and Sara Conklin (David) of St. George, Utah. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Viewing was held on Saturday, August 29th 2026 from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM at the Anderson & Sons Lone Peak Chapel (6141 W 11000 N, Highland, UT 84003). A funeral service was held on Saturday, August 29th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
For the last five to six years of his life, Ben lived with Alzheimer's disease and resided in memory care communities.
