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Niels Skov Obituary

Niels Aage Skov Niels Aage Skov, born 1919 in Ribe, Denmark, died at home on January 5, 2015. He fought the Nazis in WWII, graduated a mechanical engineer from Teknikum in Copenhagen; emigrated to the United States and took up a career in business; received MS and PhD degrees from Oregon State University; taught at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, retired a professor emeritus. He wrote some books, played some bridge and poker, enjoyed a good long life with lots of action and lots of love. He scoffed at notions of an afterlife, recognizing mortality as the rule of existence. Niels is survived by his wife, Diane; sons, Thor (Jennifer) and Joshua (Kathy) by late wife, Jean; daughters, Camilla and Andrea by late wife, Camille; step-daughters, Debra Clang and Samantha Byrd; niece, Lotte (John); grandchildren, Riis, Aria, Freya, Viggo and Jasmine.

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Published by The Olympian on Jan. 18, 2015.

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Janne Petersen

March 20, 2019

Han var et fantastisk menneske! Min far Carl otto petersen sejlede "high ses" og " Black madick" hjem til kalundborg! Det var nogle fantastiske flotte sejlbåde den gang ! Han byggede et flot hus på rsnæs ved kalundborg! Jeg var barnepige til Thor !

Jason Laurvick

February 7, 2015

Dr. Skov had a profound effect on my learning. I had him for four classes in 1993-94. He was a fascinating lecturer, and some of his insights are still with me. I marveled at his knowledge of world history, geography and the mechanics of international trade. He was so good because he shared personal stories along with his teaching, and I appreciated his dry sense of humor. I still remember his wonderful home where he and his wife invited all of us to celebrate end of classes. I remember my first class with him, managerial finance. On the first day he asked us “How many here like to make money?” When nearly everyone's hands were raised, he scolded us. “No! I've met few people in life who liked to make money and they were boring. No, most of you like to spend money, but making money takes work and this is why we are here: To learn how to make money.” I sat bolt upright and realized this class was going to interesting.

C Keller

January 26, 2015

Although meeting Niels (and Diane) just once, I felt like I had known him for a very long time - mostly thru his writings. A great man - with a great family and story. I will miss him.

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