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Carolyn SKOKO Obituary

Published by Calgary Herald from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, 2017.

SKOKO, Carolyn Elizabeth
(nee Anderson)
July 4, 1934 – Drumheller, Alberta
December 5, 2017 – Calgary, Alberta
Carolyn Skoko of Calgary, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the age of 83 years. We love you mom, you accomplished great things in your life and you were a wonderful role model. Carolyn was a great storyteller, a strong feminist, and a well respected elementary school teacher who loved teaching boisterous boys. She believed in hard work and always showed great compassion for others. She was passionate about Canadian politics and even corresponded with her favorite Prime Minister, Stephen Harper. Carolyn grew up in Drumheller with three brothers and her best friend from kindergarten, Margaret Brown. This is also where she met her dashing husband Norman. The many deep friendships she made there were maintained throughout her life, this was her "Drumheller crowd". Carolyn has lived her adult life in Calgary, a wonderful time filled with family adventures and great friendships, for the past 50 years where all her children were raised. Carolyn leaves behind her loving children, Mark and daughter-in-law Joylyn, Erica and son-in-law Rob, Blair and daughter-in-law Marzena, and Kevin; her seven spirited grandchildren Sébastien, Zacharie, Jonathon, Gavin, Teagan, Liam and Anika; along with her cherished pooch Daisy, who brought her always tremendous pleasure. Carolyn was predeceased by her beloved husband Norman Skoko (1992) and her three brothers: Freeman, Bob and Ian. A Celebration of her Life will be held at Wild Rose United Church, 1317 – 1st Street N.W., on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 2 p.m. Reception to follow at the church. Please forward condolences through www.calgarycrematorium.com. If friends and family so desire memorial tributes may be made directly to the Salvation Army Agapé Hospice at 1302 8th Ave NW, Calgary T2N 1B8.


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December 11, 2017

My condolences to Carolyn's family. Carolyn and I were colleagues at Rosemont Elementary in 1985-86. I appreciated being around such a lively person.
~Sharon Tompson

December 11, 2017

Rick V

Sorry for your loss Mark and family.

December 10, 2017

Cheryl Lockerbie (McTighe)

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. I will always remember her fondly from my youth.

December 10, 2017

Mary Maxie

Hard to believe that it has been so many years since we watched Carolyn & Norman's romance evolve. As teens, we thought it was so romantic.. I delivered the Drumheller Mail to her mom, & I know how passionate Carolyn was about music. She taught the junior choir where I learned to sing at Knox. I am still singing today & thank her for her music. My condolences to the family. Mary (Sheddy) Maxie

December 10, 2017

Maxine Gibson

My deepest sympathy to all of you. I went to High School with your mom and did keep in touch when we could, Have not since moving to B.C. Take Care God Bless

December 9, 2017

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Kathy (Ibach) Piazza

We, my mom, siblings and I are so sad for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers and your mom forever in our memories.

December 9, 2017

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Kathy (Ibach) Piazza

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