Rhoades, John Skylstead Sr. Born March 18, 1925, in Havre, MT Died September 3, 2007, in San Diego, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 27, 1985, to a seat vacated by Leland C. Nielsen. Confirmed by the Senate on October 25, 1985, and received commission on October 28, 1985. Assumed senior status on November 4, 1995. Service terminated on September 3, 2007, due to death. Education: Stanford University, A.B., 1948 University of California, Hastings College of Law, J.D., 1951 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1943-1946 U.S. Naval Reserve, 1946-1966 Prosecutor, San Diego, California, 1955-1956 Deputy city attorney, San Diego, California, 1956-1957 Private practice, San Diego, California, 1957-1985