Charles Norman Skeans, born February 14, 1928, deceased November 10, 2022.Charles was born in Rainier, Oregon. He married Deloras Mae Skeans of Rainier, and resided in
Madras, Oregon since 1959. He had two sons Gary and Michael. He is survived by his daughter-in-law Catherine Skeans, grandson Nickolas Skeans and wife Hillary Skeans, great
granddaughter Alexis, and great grandson Payson.Charles was a graduate of Oregon State University, in Agriculture. He ranched in Maras, Oregon
until he joined the Jefferson County School District. At Madras High School he held the positions of Vice Principal, counselor and teacher. He left the school district for 10 years to work at the state level as a coordinator for Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes County school districts. He returned to the Madras school district where he retired.
Charles was admired as a husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, life partner and friend to many. He will be greatly missed!
A memorial service will be held at the Madras United Methodist Church on December 17, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Donations can be made in his honor to the Gary Skeans Scholarship fund in
Jefferson County.