In 1956 Dick Skidmore came to Idaho Falls to frame houses. After spending the summer here, he decided to stay and start Skidmore Construction in 1958. Dick grew up on a farm which taught him hard work ethics, later in life he joined the army and upon his return he started as a carpenter apprentice. This gave him the experience he needed to build homes. His beautiful wife Bon Adell who grew up down the road from him in Richmond, UT. was very creative. Bon Adell painted photos while Dick was in the army, she had a natural gift working with color palettes and design. This complimented their building business as she provided interior designing.