JASON K. SKUBI, LTJG, USN

Jason Skubi '87

Date of birth: July 13, 1965

Date of death: June 22, 1990

Age: 24

Lucky Bag

From the 1987 Lucky Bag:

Jason Kenneth Skubi

Leaving the famous potatoes behind him, Jason came east with a penchant for beautiful women, fast cars, and hot planes. After a stop in 29, he met Kelly, the beautiful women part, and arrived in Thirteen only to be faced with Old Spice, Squishy Bear, Glade, broken locks, broken ducks, little pieces of . . ., and bent thumbs. One RX-7, lots of money, and even more work later, he fulfilled the fast car part, and it all seemed rosy, although despite his claims, it didn't smell it. Life wasn't a sure bet, but he heartlessly took advantage of things that were. He wouldn't stand for any arguments, though he'd sit for them all night, and eventually the hot plane part became reality. You've made it fun Jas, best of luck in everything. MLR.

Jason Kenneth Skubi

Leaving the famous potatoes behind him, Jason came east with a penchant for beautiful women, fast cars, and hot planes. After a stop in 29, he met Kelly, the beautiful women part, and arrived in Thirteen only to be faced with Old Spice, Squishy Bear, Glade, broken locks, broken ducks, little pieces of . . ., and bent thumbs. One RX-7, lots of money, and even more work later, he fulfilled the fast car part, and it all seemed rosy, although despite his claims, it didn't smell it. Life wasn't a sure bet, but he heartlessly took advantage of things that were. He wouldn't stand for any arguments, though he'd sit for them all night, and eventually the hot plane part became reality. You've made it fun Jas, best of luck in everything. MLR.

Loss

Jason was lost on June 22, 1990 when the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter he was piloting crashed off the coast of Virginia. He and his crew were flying from Norfolk Naval Air Station to USS Detroit (AOE 4).

Other Information

From researcher Kathy Franz:

Jason graduated in 1983 from Sandpoint High School. Aim: To always move ahead both in life and in my mind, and discover something better than that I left behind. Soccer 2, 3, 4; Leohono (National Honor Society) 2, 3, 4; Senior Ways and Means; Ski Club 2, 3, 4; Boys’ State Delegate. Nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy; National Merit finalist.
On May 22, 1987, in a candlelight service at the Naval Academy chapel, Jason married Kelly Walter. Best man was Ensign Marc Ruggiano, and ushers were Jason’s brothers Barton and Second Lt. Anthony, III.

Jason was survived by his wife Kelly and parents, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Skubi, Jr. of Sandpoint, Idaho.

He is buried in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

Photographs

From his high school yearbook
From his high school yearbook
From his high school yearbook
From his high school yearbook
From his high school yearbook
Midshipmen Jason Skubi (left), and Mark Ruggiano began the first leg of a Naval Academy run from Annapolis to Philadelphia last night to prepare for the 87th renewal of the traditional Army-Navy football game. The finishers are expected to arrive in Philadelphia in time for today’s game. (The Baltimore Sun, December 6, 1986)
From The Daily Times on June 7, 1987