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Doris Skaggs Obituary

Doris, daughter of Andrew and Ella Johanson, was born in Chester, SD on 10-30-36. She married Howard Skaggs in 1960 and together they had 5 children. They lived in Missouri after their marriage, before moving to CO in 1966. When she retired from UCCS in 2000, she moved to OK. She is survived by: two daughters and one son--Stephanie Kunau of Yoder, CO, Cindy Skaggs of Colorado Springs, CO and Michael Skaggs of Bremerton, WA--as well as eight grandchildren, Joshua, Andrew, Daniel, Brianna, Noah, Olive, Samuel, and Ivan--and one great grandchild, Cade. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. at the Antioch Church in Yoder, CO located at 5855 Boone Rd. All are welcome to attend.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 4, 2011.

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Karen Glover

February 14, 2011

You will be missed and thought of often. Love you and will miss our lunches together.

Sue Allison

February 11, 2011

I enjoyed working with Doris at UCCS. So sorry about your loss.

Cindy Skaggs

February 6, 2011

Diane, Shellie, and Larry,
Thank you so much for posting. Mom had lost her address book awhile back, so we were unable to contact people directly, and unfortunately, I didn't see your posts before the memorial (which was Saturday). I know each of you were a special part of her life and I am thankful that she had you as friends and coworkers.

Diane Hughson

February 5, 2011

Dear Stephanie, Cindy, and Michael...I am so sorry to hear about your mom and my good friend. What a woman! And what a loyal friend. She had many challenges in life and I never saw her back away or lose spirit. I'm fortunate to have known and worked with her. We had lots of fun together.

Deborah Barnhart

February 5, 2011

A mother is always remembered and always missed. Her loss is a hole in your life that will never be filled and always visited, but love makes it all bearable and whenever you need her, go inside that place in heart and she will be there.

Cindy Skaggs

February 5, 2011

Gloria,

So good to hear from you. Mom had lost her address book so we've had no way to contact anyone. I know she valued your friendship and enjoyed your company. Thank you for being such a good friend to her.

Shellie Kramer

February 4, 2011

Doris was a wonderful woman. I worked for her for many years. My deepest simpathy to her family

Larry Hiatt

February 4, 2011

I worked with Doris for many years at UCCS. She was a good woman and a great friend. When is the memorial? The date isn't mentioned

Gloria Stogner

February 4, 2011

My sincere condolences go to the family! I knew Doris from UCCS - she was a wonderful woman.

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