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In Memory of Kae Baker Skala

 

K9 Search and Rescue Team member Kae Skala passed away Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 while enjoying what she loved: hiking the wild places of Southwest Colorado with her dogs near Lone Cone, north of Dolores.

 

She was a vital and active woman who enjoyed the woods, wild, and wildlife and gave fully of herself as a volunteer and public servant.


Kae’s volunteer service for K9 included efficiently and accurately performing the responsibilities of Finance Section Chief, and her warm personality helped forge bonds of trust and camaraderie among Team members.


May the Dog House forever be warmed by her smile...

 

From the Dolores Star, Friday, October 16, 2009:

Kae Baker Skala was born February 15, 1953 in Colorado Springs, Colo. the daughter of Norman G. and Helen (Baker) Pikarsky. She passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2009 in San Miguel County, Colo. at the age of 56.
 

On July 28, 1973 Kae married Jerry Albert Skala in Buena Vista, Colo., together they shared 36 years of marriage. Kae was an avid environmentalist and volunteer for many wildlife efforts. She served as an accountant for the Dolores K9 Search and Rescue, office manager for Lone Mesa State Park, and dental assistant with Dr. Barr of Cortez.
 

Surviving Kae are her husband, Jerry Skala of Dolores; her daughter Alix Baker Skala also of Dolores; and her brother, Kurt Pikarsky and wife, Diane of Colville, Wash.