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Wayne Skora Obituary

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Colonel Wayne P. Skora
January 16, 1944 - May 27, 2018
Wayne Philip Skora, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 27th, 2018 at his home in Monument, CO.
He will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 52 years and best friend, Dee, by his children, Tanya and Christopher (Debbie) and grandchildren, Trevor and Ryan. He will also be remembered by his siblings, Patricia, Philip (Leslie), Barbara (Kevin) and Carol.
Wayne was born January 16, 1944 to parents, Felix Skora and Lillian Goshko (both deceased) and grew up in Chicago. After graduating the Air Force Academy in 1966, Wayne spent 26 years in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1992. He had a successful real estate career in Colorado Springs for 23 years. He served as a reserve deputy in El Paso County for ten years and was a consultant for Northrup Grumman for ten years.
He lived a life of dedication, service, love of God, love of country, and love of family.
He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, June 12th, at 12:30 pm, at the United States Air Force Academy Catholic Chapel. Interment will follow at the Air force Academy cemetery. Guests that are not military, are encouraged to use the North Gate for entrance.
A celebration of Wayne's life will follow at 3:00 pm at the Air Force Academy Golf Club.
Memorial donations in memory of Wayne may be made to CurePSP or the US Air Force Academy Endowment Fund.

Published by The Gazette on Jun. 3, 2018.
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Skora family
Thank you for the military service to our country of your loved one.

Also for the law enforcement service of Dep. Skora.

My brother served as a reserve deputy with him. Called your loved one a Hero who he was proud to call a friend and partner on the street.

My brother, an USAF combat vet has never really made comments about a fellow deputy as he made about your loved one.

As a retired police officer and military vet,
Well done, good and faithful servant. Rest

Jerry Ims

June 13, 2018

Wayne,
Thank you for your comradeship patrolling the dark empty roads of the county, the details and call-outs, your council, and mentoring over the years.
Godspeed!

Mark Silverstein

June 7, 2018

Wayne Skora was the epidemy of a man. Brave to serve our country and an old softie at home. His body gave out, but his mind was never gonethe frustration he must have felt. Our hearts go out to all those whos lives were enriched by knowing Colonel Wanye Skora

Forever remembered by Robert, Noel and Evan Cohen

Robert, Noel and Evan Cohen

June 6, 2018

Dear Wayne,

I PRY that You May REST IN PEACE✝

No more suffering and May YOU FLY HIGH IN THE HEAVENS✝

It was MY HONOR TO KNOW and L❤VE YU!

NOW YOU HAVE GAINED THE REAL WINGS and PROMOTED TO ANGEL!

May GOD and JESUS BLESS YOU ALWAYS!

PRAYERS OF PEACE and COMFORT for THE FAMILY!

Sincerely,

Ray✝

Ray Martinez Jr

June 6, 2018

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