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Robert Dean Gardenhire, 58, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2005 from complications due to a long illness with multiple sclerosis. Robert was born February 20, 1947 the second son of Roland Quincy Gardenhire and Johnna May Jean Dagget in Santa Fe, NM. He is survived by his wife, Connie Gardenhire; his brother, Raleigh Gardenhire and wife, Karen; his mother, Johnna Weaver; his aunt, Mary Kessel and husband, Ken; along with cousins, nephews, and nieces. Robert was born in Santa Fe and raised in Chama and Espanola New Mexico. Robert's heart and soul were always in the mountains of his family's homestead in Chama where he spent as much time as possible. He was an avid fly fisherman and always preferred to be hiking, skiing, or snow shoeing in the mountains. Robert's most enduring quality was his genuine love and respect for his friends and co-workers. He loved nothing better than to sit and reminisce, tell stories and conjure up a few pranks along the way. Robert graduated from college and Law School at the University of New Mexico, after which he clerked for U.S. District Judge H. Vearle Payne for three years. After serving as legal advisor to the Assistant Attorney General. He was hired in 1978 to replace Bruce Kaufman (who became a State District Judge) as the Legal Council to the New Mexico State Police. The New Mexico State Police became the Department of Public Safety in 1987, Robert served as Chief Council of the NM State Police until 1997 when he had to take an early retirement due to the physical limitations caused by his Multiple Sclerosis. Memorial Services will be held January 11, 2006 at the State Police Academy Auditorium, address 4491 Cerrillos Rd. Services will begin at 2:00 p.m.; the family will arrive at 1:00 p.m. for visitation. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Adaptive Ski Program, 1304 Calle Joya, Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505)995-9858 or (505)992-2709 or the Assistance Dogs of the West P.O., Box 31027, Santa Fe, NM 87594, (505) 986-9748. Robert's remains will be put to rest at the Canyones Creek, Chama, NM as requested. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 984-8600.
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