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Jimmie Gail, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 23, 1998. She was born on November 23, 1941 in Texarkana, TX to Lorris and Jim Plunkett. She is survived by her husband, C. Dan Durham; children, Carmine Durham and wife, Jennifer, and Paige Durham. She was an RN, graduated with a BSN from the University of New Mexico, and completed a Master of Science degree in Healthcare Administration. She contributed to the local health care community for many years and was involved in opening the new St. Joseph's Hospital building in the 1960's where she established most of her professional career. Her accomplishments included developing the Safety Monitoring Program for the hospital, participation in the statewide Area Emergency Preparation Program, providing expertise as a contributing author of the ECRI manual, and managing JCAHO/OSHA responsibilities. She was involved with numerous organizations including Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing, American Society of Safety Engineers, National Fire Protection Agency, NMHA Task Force for Hazardous Infection and Waste Management, and NM Society for Management of Hazardous Waste. She was extremely grateful for the tremendous amount of support she received from her St. Joseph's family of co-workers throughout her career and illness. She enjoyed social activities with family and friends in the Albuquerque Boat Club and Family Motor Coach Association. She was an avid reader and enjoyed creative cooking. Memorial Services are scheduled for Tuesday, December 29, 1998, 2:00 p.m., at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte, N.E. Reverend Dewey Johnson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions to a charity of their friend's choice. Arrangements are through Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE.
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