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Show Peter Skeem, 79 Early Oasis Settler, Dies Peter Skeem, one of the oldest settlers in Oasis, both in years and in residence, died at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 27 of causes incident inci-dent to age. Mr. Skeem was 79 years of ai;e, and was born in Denmark Den-mark in 1866. Mr. Skeem came to the United States 65 years ago, as a boy.with his family, who were converts to the LDS church. They came to Utah, and for the past 60 years, Peter Skeem had made his home in Oasis. He was a successful farmer, far-mer, and a good friend and neighbor. neigh-bor. He was married to Anna Peterson, Peter-son, by whom he is survived, and their children, Edwin, Erwin, Clifton, Clif-ton, Evelyn Hawley, Edna Cropper, Crop-per, Glen and Floyd Skeem, and 10 grandchildren. He is also survived surviv-ed by a brother, Christian Skeem, of Buhl, Idaho, and one sister.Mrs. Peter A. Peterson of Oasis. Funeral services will be held in the Oasis LDS chapel on Friday, Nov. 30, at 2 p. m., Bishop Clark Bishop officiating, under the direction direc-tion of L. N. Nickle and sons. |