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April 16, 1944 - February 1, 2015
Gary Skupa died suddenly on Sunday, February 1, in Berkeley, CA. He was 70 years old. Son of the late Margaret and Doyle Skupa, Gary was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1952, Gary and his family moved from Colorado to Verdun, France, where his father was stationed in the military. It was here that Gary’s lifelong love of the French language began.
Returning to Colorado Springs, Gary graduated from Harrison High School in 1962 with a full tuition scholarship to the University of Colorado in Boulder. Here he earned his B. A. degree in 1968 with a major in French. After graduation, Gary worked in Boulder as a librarian at NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research).
In 1973 Gary moved to Berkeley, California, and completed his master’s degree in library science at U.C. Berkeley. He worked as a librarian at both the Forest Service in Berkeley and the Maritime Museum in San Francisco. In more recent years Gary enjoyed working as a landscaper, gardener, caretaker and loving cat sitter at the homes of many Berkeley residents.
Throughout the years, Gary’s reputation as a “man of many parts” grew. He possessed an amazing memory and boundless enthusiasm for all branches of knowledge. As his friends recognized, Gary never confined himself to a “rigid” time schedule. If he was somewhat challenged by the notion of absolute punctuality, it was because he had discovered a fascinating article in a magazine or had been drawn into a riveting discussion with a friend, and, therefore, arrived late to an appointed rendezvous. He lived life with zest, and in doing so, reached an ever-enlarging circle of loving friends. Gary’s appreciation of all genres of music was well known. He was a supporter, board member and constant presence at the Ashkenaz Center in Berkeley, where he embraced the eclectic sounds of multiple musical traditions.
Gary leaves his sister Jo Ann McRobbie, nephews Kyle and Christopher, and grand niece Olive, of Colorado, and countless friends, who knew him for his kindness and generosity, his passionate beliefs, and his incomparable knowledge and interest in the humanities, science, technology, politics, and the environment. Donations in Gary’s honor may be made to the Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702, where Gary’s life will be celebrated on Thursday, February 12.
ary Skupa died suddenly on Sunday, February 1, in Berkeley, CA. He was 70 years old. Son of the late Margaret and Doyle Skupa, Gary was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1952, Gary and his family moved from Colorado to Verdun, France, where his father was stationed in the military. It was here that Gary’s lifelong love of the French language began.
Returning to Colorado Springs, Gary graduated from Harrison High School in 1962 with a full tuition scholarship to the University of Colorado in Boulder. Here he earned his B. A. degree in 1968 with a major in French. After graduation, Gary worked in Boulder as a librarian at NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research).
In 1973 Gary moved to Berkeley, California, and completed his master’s degree in library science at U.C. Berkeley. He worked as a librarian at both the Forest Service in Berkeley and the Maritime Museum in San Francisco. In more recent years Gary enjoyed working as a landscaper, gardener, caretaker and loving cat sitter at the homes of many Berkeley residents.
Throughout the years, Gary’s reputation as a “man of many parts” grew. He possessed an amazing memory and boundless enthusiasm for all branches of knowledge. As his friends recognized, Gary never confined himself to a “rigid” time schedule. If he was somewhat challenged by the notion of absolute punctuality, it was because he had discovered a fascinating article in a magazine or had been drawn into a riveting discussion with a friend, and, therefore, arrived late to an appointed rendezvous. He lived life with zest, and in doing so, reached an ever-enlarging circle of loving friends. Gary’s appreciation of all genres of music was well known. He was a supporter, board member and constant presence at the Ashkenaz Center in Berkeley, where he embraced the eclectic sounds of multiple musical traditions.
Gary leaves his sister Jo Ann McRobbie, nephews Kyle and Christopher, and grand niece Olive, of Colorado, and countless friends, who knew him for his kindness and generosity, his passionate beliefs, and his incomparable knowledge and interest in the humanities, science, technology, politics, and the environment. Donations in Gary’s honor may be made to the Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702, where Gary’s life will be celebrated on Thursday, February 12. www.ashkenaz.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sacbee/obituary.aspx?pid=174119402#sthash.D5Zdp8d7.dpuf
April 16, 1944 - February 1, 2015
Gary Skupa died suddenly on Sunday, February 1, in Berkeley, CA. He was 70 years old. Son of the late Margaret and Doyle Skupa, Gary was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1952, Gary and his family moved from Colorado to Verdun, France, where his father was stationed in the military. It was here that Gary’s lifelong love of the French language began.
Returning to Colorado Springs, Gary graduated from Harrison High School in 1962 with a full tuition scholarship to the University of Colorado in Boulder. Here he earned his B. A. degree in 1968 with a major in French. After graduation, Gary worked in Boulder as a librarian at NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research).
In 1973 Gary moved to Berkeley, California, and completed his master’s degree in library science at U.C. Berkeley. He worked as a librarian at both the Forest Service in Berkeley and the Maritime Museum in San Francisco. In more recent years Gary enjoyed working as a landscaper, gardener, caretaker and loving cat sitter at the homes of many Berkeley residents.
Throughout the years, Gary’s reputation as a “man of many parts” grew. He possessed an amazing memory and boundless enthusiasm for all branches of knowledge. As his friends recognized, Gary never confined himself to a “rigid” time schedule. If he was somewhat challenged by the notion of absolute punctuality, it was because he had discovered a fascinating article in a magazine or had been drawn into a riveting discussion with a friend, and, therefore, arrived late to an appointed rendezvous. He lived life with zest, and in doing so, reached an ever-enlarging circle of loving friends. Gary’s appreciation of all genres of music was well known. He was a supporter, board member and constant presence at the Ashkenaz Center in Berkeley, where he embraced the eclectic sounds of multiple musical traditions.
Gary leaves his sister Jo Ann McRobbie, nephews Kyle and Christopher, and grand niece Olive, of Colorado, and countless friends, who knew him for his kindness and generosity, his passionate beliefs, and his incomparable knowledge and interest in the humanities, science, technology, politics, and the environment. Donations in Gary’s honor may be made to the Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702, where Gary’s life will be celebrated on Thursday, February 12. www.ashkenaz.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sacbee/obituary.aspx?pid=174119402#sthash.D5Zdp8d7.dpuf
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April 16, 1944 - February 1, 2015
Gary Skupa died suddenly on Sunday, February 1, in Berkeley, CA. He was 70 years old. Son of the late Margaret and Doyle Skupa, Gary was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1952, Gary and his family moved from Colorado to Verdun, France, where his father was stationed in the military. It was here that Gary’s lifelong love of the French language began.
Returning to Colorado Springs, Gary graduated from Harrison High School in 1962 with a full tuition scholarship to the University of Colorado in Boulder. Here he earned his B. A. degree in 1968 with a major in French. After graduation, Gary worked in Boulder as a librarian at NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research).
In 1973 Gary moved to Berkeley, California, and completed his master’s degree in library science at U.C. Berkeley. He worked as a librarian at both the Forest Service in Berkeley and the Maritime Museum in San Francisco. In more recent years Gary enjoyed working as a landscaper, gardener, caretaker and loving cat sitter at the homes of many Berkeley residents.
Throughout the years, Gary’s reputation as a “man of many parts” grew. He possessed an amazing memory and boundless enthusiasm for all branches of knowledge. As his friends recognized, Gary never confined himself to a “rigid” time schedule. If he was somewhat challenged by the notion of absolute punctuality, it was because he had discovered a fascinating article in a magazine or had been drawn into a riveting discussion with a friend, and, therefore, arrived late to an appointed rendezvous. He lived life with zest, and in doing so, reached an ever-enlarging circle of loving friends. Gary’s appreciation of all genres of music was well known. He was a supporter, board member and constant presence at the Ashkenaz Center in Berkeley, where he embraced the eclectic sounds of multiple musical traditions.
Gary leaves his sister Jo Ann McRobbie, nephews Kyle and Christopher, and grand niece Olive, of Colorado, and countless friends, who knew him for his kindness and generosity, his passionate beliefs, and his incomparable knowledge and interest in the humanities, science, technology, politics, and the environment. Donations in Gary’s honor may be made to the Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702, where Gary’s life will be celebrated on Thursday, February 12.
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