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Linda Barker Koloski
Feb 15, 1945 — Oct 2, 2026
- Linda Barker Koloski, 81, was born on February 15, 1945, in Naples, Maine, and died
- peacefully surrounded by family and friends on October 2, 2026, in Colorado Springs,
- Colorado, after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer.
- She was the daughter of Almon Barker and Noreen Sturgis of Naples, Maine, and the oldest
- of seven children. Her surviving siblings are David Barker, Rose Fredricks, Betty York, and
- Janet Richardson. Her sisters Joyce Barker and Debbie Sylvester preceded her in death.
- Linda married Michael E. Koloski on April 23, 1966. Together they raised two sons, Andrew
- Koloski and Thomas Koloski. Her family also includes daughters-in-law Kymberli Koloski
- and Lia Koloski, and grandchildren Grae, Hunter, Torynn, and Brian Koloski.
- After high school, Linda attended Bates College and the University of Southern Maine
- before accompanying Michael as his career in the United States Coast Guard took them to
- new communities. In 1982, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Ecology from
- Hampton University.
- Linda had a diverse career devoted to caring for her family and serving her communities.
- She worked as an independent business owner in Maryland and Virginia, an Extension
- Service agent with the University of Alaska, an office manager with the U.S. Forest Service
- in Alaska, and an assistant county elections clerk in Oregon.
- Linda volunteered extensively in her communities through the American Association of
- University Women, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, the Josephy Center for Arts and
- Culture, the Wallowa County Quilt Guild, and P.E.O. Chapter JA, Colorado. A longtime
- resident of Juneau, AK, Enterprise, OR, and Colorado Springs, CO, Linda made a lasting
- impact and lifelong connections wherever she lived.
- Linda loved all animals but was especially fond of dogs. She also found great enjoyment in
- quilting, sewing, and gardening.
- Linda will be remembered for her practical wisdom, generous spirit, and lifelong devotion
- to her family, friends, and communities. Her kindness, strength, and willingness to care for
- others touched many lives, and her memory will remain a lasting source of love and
- inspiration to all who knew her.
- The family will host a Celebration of Life for Linda at 2:00 p.m. on November 14, 2026, at
- the All-Veterans Funeral Home on Filmore Avenue in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- In lieu of flowers, the family asks friends and loved ones to consider making a donation in
- Linda’s memory to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region or Pikes Peak Hospice &
- Palliative Care.
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