Julius John Edward Skipps' Obituary
Julius John Edward Skipps, born February 24, 1973 in Auckland, New Zealand passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife Tiffany Kehaulani, affectionately known as Kehau.
Julius’s greatest treasures are his sweetheart Kehau and their 6 children and 1 granddaughter
Georiah, Paxton, Jereni, Ahria, Yailey, Kairi & Allyna who he fondly calls his Chunka.
As a professional drummer Julius travelled the world performing and teaching authentic Samoan, Cook Island, Tahitian, Hawaiian and other Pacific drumming and dancing. Taught by expert indigenous cultural musicians and leaders, Julius is reknown for his expertise and world class performances in Hawaii, Tahiti and Asia. A passion and gift that began as a 17yr old while attending BYU Hawaii and onstage Polynesian Cultural Centre.
He has touched many lives as a friend, a brother and has used his talents mentoring and passing on expert knowledge and skills. Creatively he combined his drumming, his DJ magic and his big ALOHA heart to serve others in the most simplest ways.
We invite you to share your memories of Julius and upload photos of Julius on his memorial page. Your stories and pictures will serve as a testament to Julius’s amazing life despite his chronic health issues, Julius knew no other way of life, but to serve.
Julius loved God and embraced the Atonement of Jesus Christ and used this beautiful hymn to soothe his soul during his excruciating pain. “I need thee ev’ry hour, most gracious Lord. No tender voice like thine can peace afford. I need thee, oh, I need thee, every hour I need thee! Oh, bless me now, my Savior; I come to thee.” Julius leaves a legacy of love, a legacy of faith. and a legacy to serve with all your heart, might mind and soul.
When Julius passed, Kehau summed love perfectly with this post “It’s been a long road with you, and I would do it ALL over again in a heartbeat. Until we meet again on that glorious day. Go and run, be happy and know we love you and you will be missed for sure. Thank you for all the blessings and great memories. I love you Julius Skipps my hero and my eternal companion.”
In lieu of flowers, monetary donations are appreciated and can be sent via Venmo to @kehau Skipps
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