He was born on July 5, , to Byron V. Beyersdorf Skinner in Gordon, NE. He grew up seven miles west of Merriman with his parents and siblings, Junie and Jerry. A very special person in his life while growing up was his Pa, Paul H. Quincy spent a lot of time walking in the footsteps of Pa, soaking in the wisdom that he had to share about ranching and how to treat people.
He graduated from the Nebraska School of Agriculture at Curtis in He made many life-long friendships from his years at Curtis. When he was discharged, they returned home by plane instead of by boat, he never flew again which is exactly the way he wanted it. On December 30, , Quincy was united in marriage to Oleta Dahlgren Skinner and have built their wonderful life together on the ranch, side-by-side for 51 years.
Two children were born to this union: Loleta Lee and Neil Paul. Quincy was a protector, from his family at home to the livestock he tended every day. He was a hard worker who took great pride in everything he did, there was no room for shortcuts. This was very apparent in each packed uniform haystack across the meadow, the fence lines winding through the hills and every perfectly placed brand on a new calf come spring.
Quincy was a talented leather worker crafting belts, billfolds, purses, clocks, bowling bags, footstools and checkbook covers for many family members, friends and neighbors. His leatherwork was just as detailed and perfect as his haystacks.
Being a grandad and spending time with grandsons Cade, Jace and Trey was always a time of lessons, love and laughter. He would beam with pride as he watched them score a basket, make a touchdown, wrestle calves in the branding pen or working with him on the ranch.
