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Donald Skabelund Obituary

Donald Emanuel Skabelund, 88, Lawrence, died January 7, 2018, after a long decline caused by Alzheimer's disease. "Don" was born April 25, 1929 in Logan, UT. He resided for many years in Albuquerque, NM. He was predeceased by his parents Emanuel and Evelyn (née Olson) Skabelund and brothers Dean and Elmer. He leaves to mourn him his wife Dana (née Tucker) Skabelund, daughters Alyson Von Feldt (Douglas Von Feldt) and Anhara Disko, and grandchildren Jacob Von Feldt, Sophia Von Feldt, Meredith Von Feldt, Aidan Von Feldt, and Ashtyn Webb.

His family knew him as a kind and selfless man. He was a seeker of knowledge--a UNM professor of physics and history. He was fascinated by all things and surrounded by books. He was a lover of animals, a hiker, a gardener, and a devout man of faith. He entertained with his jolly wit.

He will be beloved forever and deeply missed.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. 18, 2018.

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Teresa Evans

March 7, 2018

Dear Alyson and Anhara: Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of your father. I remember him from the time I went home with you both for lunch when we were at Lyle Talbot Agency. He was so friendly and I could tell he was very proud of his daughters. I will always treasure memories like that. I also will never forget all the good memories of our time working together. Sincerely and with heartfelt condolences, your friend, Teresa Toyzan Evans

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