Norman John Skiba was born May 6, 1951, in Claresholm, Alberta, Canada, to Julius John and Ruth Shideler Skiba. He passed away on Feb. 6, 2026 in Springville, UT.

Norm moved to Provo, UT, when he was 7 years old, so his Dad could attend BYU. He grew up in Provo, graduating from Provo High, and was always proud of being a Provo High Bulldog.

He served a church mission to London, England. Norm married Jonean Hill Dec.1, 1972, in Spanish Fork, UT. They were sealed in the Provo Temple Dec. 1, 1973. They were blessed with 2 sons and 2 daughters, John, Todd, Summer and Jill.

When Norm was 12 years old, he was in a truck accident with the Boy Scouts in southern Utah. Several boys, the scout leader, and others were killed. Norm was pinned under the truck for several hours, injuring his leg. This accident changed his life. The injury caused many surgeries and a lot of pain throughout his life, but he never let it stop him from doing whatever he wanted. He went on hikes with the scouts on crutches, hiked to the Y, and hiked to Timp Cave on crutches with his kids. He used a cane for so many years that his thumbprint is indented in the wood.

Norm loved the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, Sunday school teacher, high priest group leader, executive secretary, counselor in the Bishopric, and high councilman in a YSA stake, which he loved, but his all-time favorite was scout leader. He loved the boys, especially the little trouble makers, because he could relate.

Norm loved cars, especially old cars, really anything to do with cars. He loved car shows and car magazines and could tell you everything about anything under the hood of any car. He loved sand dune trips with family and friends and built his own dune buggy in 1973. Which he still owns. He loved that his grandsons could drive it now.

He worked in auto repair most of his life, starting at his Dad’s Chevron station on University Ave. in Provo when he was 10 years old, then P.E. Ashton, Timp Mazda, Enterprise Auto, Pro Litho, RR Donnelly.

Later, he had a shop on Ironton hill. In 1998, he opened Skiba Auto on Main Street in Spanish Fork with his son and business partner, Todd. He loved working with Todd and other family members every day. He loved when the grand-kids worked there, and he could tell them they needed to be on time or say, “If you don’t have anything to do, I will find you something to do, “and “get off your phone.” He retired last year and missed it every day. He was a hard worker his whole life.

Family was everything to Norm. He was the best husband, always thinking of Jo before himself, right down to his last days, wanting to know if there was gas in the car or money in the bank. When she brought him food, he would say, “What about you?” or “You need to sit down and rest.”

He loved his kids and took great pride in the good people they are, and in return, the kids showed their love for him, especially this last year when he struggled so much with health issues. When each of the kids married, he took on these 4 bonus kids and thought of Jessica, Jamie, Steve, and Chase as his own.

The grandkids were like the icing on top of the cake. These 11 girls and 5 boys were each so special to him. He loved them so much and tried to spend one-on-one time with each of them. Last April, the first great-grandchild was born – this sweet little girl brought a smile to his face.

Norm and Jo had many adventures throughout 53 years. Many sand dune family trips, a couple of Canada trips, several Quartsite winter trips in the motorhome with friends. In the last few years, going to get a Pepsi, watching a movie, just being together.

He loved driving around the neighborhood on his scooter with his dog, visiting with whoever was outside. If it’s true dogs you have in life meet you in heaven, then Norm is getting his face licked by Lady, Joedog, Holly, and Gucci. His dog Penny is missing him now.

Norm was a Canadian all his life, even though he had lived in the U.S. since he was a young boy. He considered himself to be a Canadian / American. He was a permanent U.S. resident but never gave up his citizenship from the country where he was born. He always carried his alien card in his wallet.

Norm is loved by so many, especially his wife of 53 years, Jonean (Jo), his children John (Jessica), Todd (Jamie), Summer (Stephen Jones), and Jill (Chase O’Bannon). He is also survived by his brother Mark Skiba and his sister Joyce Shelton.

He is preceded in death by his parents and many friends who he missed so much.

We are so thankful to know we will be together again.

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A visitation will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 55 N. Main Street, Springville, Utah. The funeral service will be held in the same location on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and there will be a visitation from 11:45-12:45 on Saturday prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

The funeral service for Norman Skiba will be streamed live. Please return to his memorial page shortly before 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026 and click on the link below.

Norman Skiba Livestream Broadcast