Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Floyd Skinner

Ecumen honors Floyd Skinner, a resident of  Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley, who is 100.

Ecumen honors Floyd Skinner, who is 100.

Born: March 7, 1917, in Walters, Minn.

Residence: Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley in Apple Valley, Minn.                           

Hobbies/Interests: Photography, going out to eat, playing “500”.

Family: Widower, married for 63 years.  Three children, three grandchildren.

Occupation: Worked for Northwest for 32 years. Grew up on farms in Minnesota and did farm work. Also was an usher at the Loring Theater and had the job of climbing up to change light bulbs on the marquee.

Secrets of Longevity: Keep breathing. (Floyd can do 10 squats without holding on to a chair.)

Interesting Facts: Served in the Army, stationed in Japan, and also was in the National Guard. Spent winters in Hawaii for 18 years.

Congratulations on your 100th birthday, Floyd! Ecumen honors you.