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Edna May Roten, Age 82. Passed away peacefully in her sleep early on December 26, 2003 at Northeast Heights Medical Center. She was born in Peach Springs, Arizona on November 22, 1922. Mrs. Roten taught for 30 years at Amphitheater, and Canyon Del Oro high schools in Tucson, Arizona, serving for a time as President of the Arizona Humanities Association. After retiring in 1987, she traveled to India. She moved to Albuquerque from Tucson in 1996 under the care of her son, Michael. Her life was filled with art, music, literature and poetry. She often said "Courage in the face of adversity." with a knowing smile. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Charles David Roten, who resides in Washington State, and Michael Thomas Roten of Albuquerque. She has one grandson, David. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Stafford also in Washington State. She will NEVER be forgotten. Her light touched many minds and many lives. And there is so much more.
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