Patti Skinner 72 of Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2013. Patti is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Neal Skinner and their 6 children, Sandra Reynolds, Shelley (Jim) Hallen, Jeff (Elizabeth) Skinner, Bob (Mandy) VanDoorn, Dr. Pam Skinner (Dr. Adam Carpenter), Jenni (Jason) DeShaw ,13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Patti is also survived by her 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Patti was a very loving and caring person and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Patti had a special place in her heart for children and tennis, in lieu of flowers donations may be made in Patti’s name to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, www.phoenixchildrensfoundation.com/donate/ 602.933.GIVE(4483) or Fred Wells Tennis & Education Foundation, www.fwtec.org. in Minnesota. A Celebration's of Life will be held, Friday, November 8, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. at Valley of the Sun Funeral Home, Chandler, AZ, www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com. as well, Friday, November 15, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Rudy's Redeye Grill in the ballroom located at 4940 Hwy 61 N, White Bear Lake, MN. 55110.