Leona Rae Skaggs

Leona Skaggs (Morris), 88, of Meridian, Idaho (formerly Pocatello, Idaho) peacefully passed away June 8, 2025. Leona was born October 29, 1936, the daughter of Florence Roberta (Hart) and Roy Leon Morris. Her family lived on a farm in Buhl, and she initially attended a two-room country school in the Northview community. Leona graduated from Buhl High School in 1954 and remained close to her classmates throughout her life.

On January 5, 1955, Leona married the love of her life, Jerry Skaggs. They moved to Pocatello and were blessed with two sons, Steve and Daniel. Leona enjoyed a 30-year career at Farmers Insurance Regional Office where she worked in the Commercial Department.

The First Presbyterian Church was the heart of Jerry and Leona’s life. She served many terms as Deacon, Elder, and Treasurer. She was also an active participant with P.E.O. and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Leona was deeply religious – committed to helping others and providing assistance and care to those in need.

For more than 50 years, Leona and Jerry embarked on the annual ‘Oregon Coast Adventure’. She treasured this time with her family. Leona and Jerry also loved to travel, ‘cruising’ the world with their closest friends. She also loved reading, gardening, and studying the Bible.

Leona is survived by her sons Steve (Pam), Daniel (Amy), four grandchildren, Katelyn (David), Mitchell (Haylee), Madeline (Reed), Naomi (Daniel) and greatgrandchildren Sadie Jae Skaggs and Miles Morris Grunsted. She is also survived by her brother Richard Morris (Dorothy), sister Ann Armitage, and their children and grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 11:00am, June 27, 2025, at the First Christian Church in Buhl, followed by a Graveside service at West End Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Home, Garden City. The family suggests contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Camp Scholarship Fund.