Kae Baker Skala

KAE BAKER SKALA 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 Canine Search and Rescue, office manager for Lone Mesa State Park, and currently as a dental assistant with Dr. Barr. 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 Coleville, Wash. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Kae Skala with Defenders of Wildlife at www.defenders.org. Cremation has been arranged with no services planned at this time.