Thaddius Skolmoski

Thaddius "Ted" Skolmoski 1923 ~ 2009 Thaddius Skolmoski (Ted) died at age 85, peacefully at home Friday morning, July 31, 2009. He was born December 6, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. He joins his parents Czeslava and Teador and eight brothers and sisters who have gone before him. He is survived by his wife, Juanita, and four children, Philip (Pamella), Stephanie, Jean (David), Peter (Danelle), Helen Dasey (sister) and Joe (brother). He has 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Ted was captain of his soccer team in high school. He took up ballroom dancing and enjoyed sharing his expertise with many couples. He along with his five brothers served in World War II and he was reactivated in the Korean Conflict. Education has been his life-long profession. He received a master's degree in psychology and has worked as a teacher and administrator throughout his career. He has coached his own children in behavioral modification as they have raised their children. He loved gardening and worked happily there in the early mornings and was always whistling. Art work was his winter hobby while the garden was dormant. He has well over 400 pieces of artwork scattered throughout the U.S. The great-grandchildren have brought true delight to him in his later years. They have succeeded in putting a smile on his face to the very end of his life. A special thanks to Inspiration Hospice for their loving care for Ted in his final days. A website has been created in Ted's honor where his art work and photographs are displayed: tedskolmoski.org As a tribute to him, we ask that those wishing to can donate to the Salt Lake Education Foundation's Arts Program in his honor. 440 E. 1st So. S.L.C. Utah, 84111.