Laura Davis Skubik
Obituary
Laura Skubik died peacefully at home on January 11, 2022. Born in 1954 in Washington, DC to Ann D. Skubik and Stephen J. Skubik, Laura moved to California in 1990. She was a devoted and beloved sister, aunt, and friend, known for her laughter and generous spirit. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, and is survived by her three siblings, their spouses, and adult children.
A memorial service will be held at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Carmel, CA on Saturday, January 29, 2022. A reception will follow at the English Ales Brewery in Marina. For more information please call (650) 725-5845.
As an insurance professional Laura was deeply committed to her clients, including industry leaders in winemaking, construction and real estate development. Her colleagues and clients valued her comprehensive knowledge and devotion to their success. Laura also served as a loyal volunteer with many community organizations.
Laura was born on July 14, Bastille Day, when the French commemorate the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison, the liberation of France from the monarchy, and the establishment of the Republic. Joyous throngs from across France crowd the Place de la Bastille and surrounding neighborhoods on quatorze juillet not only for La Fête Nationale, their national holiday, but also to celebrate Laura, La Fête pour Laura. A different theme is chosen each year for Le Bal du Laura, the massive dance party that provides revelers with an opportunity to make and wear elaborate costumes and very large hats and dance all night to live music. A year ago President Macron was overheard while planning Laura's 2021 birthday celebration. He turned to his aides, broke into his famous smile and exclaimed, "Quand je pense à Laura, j'ai envie de danser la conga!" (When I think of Laura, I want to dance the conga!") Alas, Macron and the French people are now mourning with us the loss of our beloved Laura.
Memorial contributions may be made to Town Cats of Morgan Hill, CA or your local food bank or domestic violence shelter.
Dance on Laura, dance on.
Published in Morgan Hill Times · January 25, 2022