Tina F Skorstad passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 10, 2021 in Bonita Springs Florida, at the age of 81.

Born in New York, New York on December 8, 1939, to Ernestine and James Franciscus, Tina was the first of three children. At the onset of WWII, the family moved from the city to the small rural town of Marlow, New Hampshire, a quaint town surrounded by rolling hills, pristine lakes and ponds of crystal clear water. She spent much of her childhood working with her father on the family farm, caring for her animals that she loved, and knew by name. It was there that she developed her love for nature and wildlife, something that she would carry with her the rest of her life. Tina left Marlow to attend high school at The Northfield Mt Herman School in Massachusetts and went on to college at Bucknell University, in Pennsylvania graduating with a degree in Biology.

The majority of Tina's life was dedicated to education, specifically to that of young children.  She was a teacher and the director of the Reformed Church Nursery School in Oradell NJ for almost two decades before moving with her husband to Morrisville VT.  While living in Morrisville, she continued teaching preschool in the local school system, never tiring of teaching little ones to tie their shoe laces or learning how to write their name.  Relocating to Florida in 1995, Tina lived in Naples, FL for over 20 years during that time working in the gift shop at The Conservancy of Southwest Florida. She retired in 2013 after becoming ill, but continued her devotion to the protection of land, water and wildlife. 

Tina was predeceased by her parents James L Franciscus and Ernestine Franciscus, her sister Joyce Danielson, her first husband Robert Moore and her second husband Harold Skorstad.  She is survived by her children Carol McGinty (Brian) of Naples, FL, Kathleen Kolb (Dennis) of Laughlin, NV, and Robert Moore (Debra) of Naples, FL. She is also survived by her step children Monica Coughlin (Robert) of Toms River, NJ, Norman Skorstad (Mary) of Brattleboro, VT, Ronald Skorstad (Kathy) of Danville, VT, Harold Skorstad (Theresa) of Burlington, VT and Roy Skorstad of Williston, VT. She leaves behind her brother, John Bronson.  Tina was also blessed with 17 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, whom she loved dearly.  She will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews and their families. 

A memorial will be held at a later date to be determined.  Her family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in her name to The Conservancy of Southwest Florida.  1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples, FL 34102 or online at conservancy.org, or to a charity of your choice.