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Richard L. "Dick" Shaum, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, died Monday, July 19, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Shaum; daughter, Nancy McHarness and husband, Dennis; sons, Richard L. "Rick" Shaum Jr. and wife, Gayle, Raymond W. Shaum, and Robert A. Shaum and wife, Deborah; 10 grandchildren; sister, Beulah Murl Gemoets and husband, Tex; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, De Etta Whatley. Born June 11, 1921 in Las Vegas, NM. Richard joined the navy in 1941 and was honorably discharged in 1948 with the rank of Aviation Chief Electronic Technician's Mate. He then pursued a career in southern California where he met and married Betty Lou Bridges in 1953. They moved to Albuquerque in 1954 to accept positions at Sandia National Laboratories where Richard worked for the next 32 years. During his many years he faithfully ministered to people in nursing homes and rescue missions, and served as an elder at Highland Assembly of God Church. Following his retirement in 1986 he traveled extensively to spend time with his children and grandchildren. Richard is fondly remembered as a gentle tease, handyman, creator of limericks and novelties, and rescuer of lost golf balls and coins. Services pending. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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