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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.
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