Myra Fox Skelton Foundation

Mission To support worthy charitable organizations operating in Wyoming, particularly those rendering services to and benefiting youth, health, education and religion. About the Foundation Myra Fox Skelton was born July 26, 1899, in Osceola, Nebraska. At age 12, the Fox family moved to Dubois where she attended grade school and high school. In 1919, she attended the University of Wyoming. Following graduation in 1922, she moved to Thermopolis. She was elected superintendent of schools in Hot Springs County at age 23, the youngest person ever to hold a like office in the United States. She married Warren V. Skelton, and together they became involved in the oil and gas leasing business. She moved to Casper in 1939 when Warren became the oil and gas Commissioner for the state of Wyoming. Over the years, her philanthropic activities included the University of Wyoming Alumni Association, Casper College, and various religious and service organizations. In 1983, she established the Myra Fox Skelton Foundation for religious, educational and charitable purposes. Ms. Skelton died on March 31, 1986.