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Donald L. Dunn, CMsgt. Ret., New Mexico Air National Guard / USAF and Federal Civil Service passed away January 8, 2002 in Delta, Colorado. He was born Apri1 29, 1930 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada to James Henry and Josephine Dunn both of whom predeceased him. Don had one son, Matthew Patrick Dunn, whom also predeceased him. He is survived by his daughter, Amy Dunn; grandson, Justin Bevins; and Amy's fiancé, Mark Balata. Also surviving are his sister, Diane Jackson and her husband, Don; as well as his former wife, Marilyn Dunn. He leaves behind many friends in the Air National Guard, Civil War re-enactment groups and other organizations in New Mexico and Colorado. Don's civil service career spanned 30+ years in the field of security & law enforcement at Kirtland AFB where he retired as deputy chief. His military career lasted 41 years including 10 years active duty with the USAF as a security policeman, two years in the Air Force Reserve and 29 years in the Air National Guard as a traditional guardsman, also in the security field. He retired from the Guard in April, 1990 having reached the mandatory retirement age. At the time of his retirement, he was the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the 150th Tactical Fighter Group. Don was an avid historian studying the Civil War and previous periods. He collected and shot muzzle-loading weapons and was very proud of his collection. Retirement suited Don well; he was very involved with the research and restoration of an early 19th century fur-trading fort in Delta, Colorado known as Fort Umcompaghre. When the restoration was complete his"Mountain Man" group performed reenactments and demonstrations of the needed skills to live in the environment of those days. Don served his country and family well. HE IS MISSED. Military Services will be held at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 924 Menaul NE., on Tuesday January 15, 2002 at 10:00 a.m., with a Graveside Service to follow. Rev Gaines O."Sandy" Hall NMANG Ret. Presiding. Honor Guard provided by the NMANG. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th Street NW. Albuq. 505-343-8008.
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