Thomas Skubic

Tom was born in Aurora, MN, July 25, 1950, to Edward and Theodora Skubic. He resided in Virginia, MN, until meeting the love of his life, Carol Skubic, and relocated with her to Grand Junction, CO, 17 years ago.

Tom and Carol married July 9, 2005, in Virginia, MN, with their four children standing up for them.

Tom has always been a business owner and entrepreneur. He served three years in the U.S. Navy following high school graduation from Virginia High School in 1969. He owned, along with his brothers, Skubic Bros. International (an International Truck Dealership) for 33 years. He sold his interest in the company and relocated to Grand Junction at which time he and Carol acquired E&E Door and Window on the I-70 Business Loop in Grand Junction.

Tom lived life fully with the most positive of attitudes. He would fill every room he entered with laughter and joy. He loved running his company and enjoyed many hobbies with Carol. They loved to golf, ride bikes, read, listen to music, cook, travel, hike and spend time with family and friends.

Tom's great joy was the smoking of meats and fish. He enjoyed gatherings and was always the light of the party. They especially enjoyed their summers on Lake Vermilion, MN, boating and barbequing. Tom's love of life, generosity, appreciation of others and ability to overcome any obstacle was an inspiration to all those who knew him. While Tom will be deeply missed, his life is one to be celebrated, and those lucky enough to have him in their lives are better people as a result.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; son, Nick (Ashley) Skubic, of Denver, CO; daughter, Jenny Skubic, of Phoenix, AZ; step-sons, Paul Ranta, of Mt. Iron, MN, and Tyler (Katie) Ranta, of Virginia, MN. He is also survived by grandchildren, Annabel Skubic, Michael, Margo and Miller Ranta; sister, Ann (Bruce) Peterson, of Duluth, MN; brothers, Michael Skubic (Dianne French) of Virginia, MN; Jim (Cyndy) Skubic, of Tower, MN; Paul Skubic, of Tower, MN; mother-in-law, Doris Lappi of Cook, MN; sisters-in-law, Brenda (Jim) Koskovich, of Angora, MN, and Elayne Lappi, of Playas de Rosarito, Mexico, many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Theodora Skubic, and father-in-law, Roger Lappi.

A Celebration of Tom's Life will be Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 3:00 p.m. at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, 2515 Patterson Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81505.

Please visit Tom's web tribute on the Callahan-Edfast Website to share loving memories and stories with the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Tom's name to Women's Recovery Center through their webpage www.mindspringsfoundation.org.