Mrs. Zakely was born Jan. 5, 1912, in Somerset, to Thomas and Johanna (Majnik) Zakely. She attended elementary school in Somerset, beginning with a pre-first grade chart class for non-English speaking children. She graduated from Hotchkiss High School as the class valedictorian and earned a joint honors scholarship. Her parents immigrated from Ziri, Slovenia.

She was an elementary school teacher at Somerset School from 1933 to 1951 when the school was closed. She then taught at Paonia Elementary School and retired in 1972. She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Western State College in Gunnison.

Mrs. Zakely is survived by three nephews, Robert Zakely, William Zakely and James Zakely and their families

A graveside service was held Dec. 8 at Somerset Cemetery.

View the online obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.

Taylor Funeral Service in Paonia handled the arrangements.

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