Edith was born in Holt County in 1897. She
studied at Kearney State Normal School mostly summers and almost graduated with
her bachelor’s degree but was 1-2 classes short of a degree. She taught in a
one-room school in Garfield County and also taught high school at Riverdale
School.Jens Skov met Edith Johnson, who came to Riverdale from Burwell to teach in the Riverdale School. They were married September 7, 1926. By that time, Jens had moved away from the farm and lived in Riverdale.
Edith and Jens had three children of their own, Marian, Charles and Leonard, as well as cared for Jens’ son from a previous marriage, Elmer until his death in an auto accident in 1930 a few days before his anticipated commencement. It was said that Elmer’s death triggered a bit of urgency to establish a “second” family hence with just four years between the three children. The Skov family was unique in the fact their father was in his 50s and their mother in her 30s during their growing up years.
The Skovs grew up in a rich learning environment with both parents placing a great priority on education both formal and common sense, had great neighbors and encouragers and helpers. My parents were deeply committed to their work in the church (Riverdale Methodist Church), especially their support of a number of missionaries.
Jens Skov’s health began to deteriorate and he retired from the Postal Service in 1945-46. He died on May 23, 1948, and is buried in the Kearney Cemetery. Edith had become the breadwinner and full-time parent and safely saw her family through high school graduations, and several college graduations resulting in a master’s, a Ph.D., and Ed.D. for her children. Edith died on October 17, 1985, and was also buried in the Skov plot in the Kearney Cemetery.
Edith and Jens had three children of their own, Marian, Charles and Leonard, as well as cared for Jens’ son from a previous marriage, Elmer until his death in an auto accident in 1930 a few days before his anticipated commencement. It was said that Elmer’s death triggered a bit of urgency to establish a “second” family hence with just four years between the three children. The Skov family was unique in the fact their father was in his 50s and their mother in her 30s during their growing up years.
The Skovs grew up in a rich learning environment with both parents placing a great priority on education both formal and common sense, had great neighbors and encouragers and helpers. My parents were deeply committed to their work in the church (Riverdale Methodist Church), especially their support of a number of missionaries.
Jens Skov’s health began to deteriorate and he retired from the Postal Service in 1945-46. He died on May 23, 1948, and is buried in the Kearney Cemetery. Edith had become the breadwinner and full-time parent and safely saw her family through high school graduations, and several college graduations resulting in a master’s, a Ph.D., and Ed.D. for her children. Edith died on October 17, 1985, and was also buried in the Skov plot in the Kearney Cemetery.