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Mrs. Elsie Ann Forsythe, 91, passed away December 28, 2000 at her home in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Paul W. Forsythe, and by her sisters, Flora Smith of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Ruby Jamison of King City, Missouri, Lois Washburn of King City, Missouri, and her brother, Fred T. Howe of King City, Missouri. She is survived by her brother, Samuel Howe, of King City, Missouri; in-laws, Mrs. Ralph Forsythe and Mrs. Harold Kindschi; and several nieces and nephews including Joe W. Smith, of El Paso, Texas, and Dr. Charley R. Smith, of Hobbs, New Mexico; and nine Godchildren. She attended college at Maryville, Missouri and the Texas School of Mines (UTEP). She and her husband enjoyed traveling and made trips to sixty-nine countries, many of which were in pursuit of their interests in religious art of other cultures. Mrs. Forsythe was a member of First Presbyterian Church, New Mexico Bead Society, Albuquerque Country Club, Genealogy Club of Albuquerque, Charles DeBrell Chapter of D.A.R., Colonial Dames of XVII Century, Colonial Dames of America, and Huguenot Society, and Albuquerque Historical Society. She was also a co-founder of the docent program and former board member of the Albuquerque Museum, a former board member of the Fine Arts and Maxwell Museums, and a docent at the Indian Cultural Center. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held later at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust, N.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Boys and Girls Ranch, New Mexico 87002, or to the donor's favorite charity.
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