Rose Hancock Skamnes

Rose Hancock Skamnes, age 97, of Folsom, California, passed away on August 22, 2018, with her family by her side. She was born November 12, 1920, in Morganfield, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Martha Hancock. She married Robert M. Skamnes on September 2, 1938, in Banning, California. Rose raised her children with love and worked with her husband as the bookkeeper for their construction company. She had also been a member of both the Woman’s League and the Assistance League in Southern California. In 1980, Rose and Robert moved to the Sacramento area. Rose joined her daughter and son-in-law in their family business, Naturwood Home Furnishings as the bookkeeper. She worked there for nearly 30 years until she retired at 88 years old. Rose loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed her time with her bible study group while living at Rancho Murrieta. She was an avid traveler, but her favorite adventures were to the Big Island of Hawaii. She was ruthless at playing card games and Bingo with her friends at Creekside Oaks in Folsom. Rose always had a smile on her face and brought joy to all that were fortunate to have her in their lives.

Rose was preceded in death by her Husband Robert M. Skamnes. She is survived by her children, Virginia S. (the late John) Keyes, Robert W. (Linda) Skamnes, Michael J. (Amy Sue) Skamnes.

She is survived by 8 Grandchildren, John W. (Marilyn) Keyes, Lisa Keyes (Brian) Chord, Sean (Karalee) Skamnes, Steven Skamnes, Jennifer (James) MacLaughlin, the late Stephanie Hocking, Scott (Sara) Skamnes, Matthew Skamnes. * 12 Great Grandchildren *__, Kayla (Micah) Smith, Maura Keyes, Anna Keyes, Grace Keyes, John A. Keyes, Jessica (Colton) Thompson, Kimberly Chord, Nicholas Skamnes, Alexander Skamnes, Gabrielle deAnda, Isabella deAnda, Hunter Hocking. * 4 Great -Great Grandchildren *__, Brooklynn Paxiao, Felicity Smith, Dominic Smith, Nova Thompson

Rose was the eldest of her family with 5 brothers and sister, Jerome (Patricia) Hancock, William Hancock, Duncan (Maryann) Hancock, Norman (Donna) Hancock, Donald (Marilyn) Hancock and Lynn (Gary) Dueck.

In lieu of Flower - Donation to Mercy Hospice, 9912 Business Park Dr. #100, Sacramento CA 95827

Attn. Sherie, In memory of Rose H. Skamnes