Jared Bruce Skinner, 70 of Tucson and formerly of the Gila Valley passed away February 24, 2010 in Phoenix. Bruce was born November 12, 1939 in Safford, Arizona to Frank and Ada Sanders Skinner. He was brought up on the family farm in Graham, learning the value of hard work. Bruce married Sally Layton and was employed with the State Highway Department for many years. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and retired from the Arizona National Guard with over 20 years of service. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Thatcher LDS Stake Center. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Caldwell Funeral Chapel and 1 hour prior to funeral services at the Church. Bruce will be laid to rest in the Graham Cemetery.