September 4, 1937 – March 3, 2017

Sonya was born in Worland, WY, to Marguerite and Lyle Read. Lyle was a pharmacist and owned a drug store where Marguerite did the bookkeeping. She graduated from Washakie County High School in 1955. College and University years yielded a BA and MA degrees from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. She later earned a PhD in Educational Psychology in 1968 from the University of Denver.

Across time, Sonya taught, ranging from high schools to college and universities. The most rewarding position was and interdisciplinary faculty member. She was elected by the faculty as Director of the JFK Child Development Center, located on the old C.U. medical campus. The Center has since been integrated into the new Children’s Hospital as partners.

Sonya spent 40 years of her life with Sylvia Lewis. They enjoyed numerous pets, Westies and Special Cats. Sonya retired in 1997 from Littleton Public Schools after 20 years as a school psychologist. Despite numerous illnesses, life was good to her. Among the many enjoyable experiences was the time spent at the cabin they owned in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Please send donations to the Westie Rescue Network, Inc. P.O. Box 884, Lafayette, CO 80026.