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Sharon Keltner, passed away after a short illness on October 31, 2006. She was born on November 18, 1942 in Lansing, MI to Alice and Kenneth Park. She is survived by her husband, Ned; their daughters, Amy Rogers (and son-in-law Will, Thornton, CO) and Mindy Koch (and son-in-law Larry, Albuquerque); three granddaughters, Morgan and Lauren Rogers, and Alix Koch; her sister, Mary Simon (Remus, MI); and her step-father, Lawrence Havens (Mecosta, MI). She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant daughter, Coreen. Sharon met her husband-to-be in junior high school in Lansing; they married in 1961. After graduation, she started work at the headquarters of Oldsmobile in Lansing and rose to be an Assistant to the Sales Manager. After Ned graduated from college, they moved to Albuquerque in 1964. Once their daughters were well along in school, she started her own arts and crafts business, called Stitches 'n Stuff. Specializing in creative stitchery as well as custom clothing and design, she began selling her crafts with a group called Los Novicios. Sharon created the Santa's Sleigh Arts and Crafts Show and promoted it for 15 years before retiring. Happily, Santa's Sleigh continues under a new owner. Sharon was active with the Harmony Adult Class at Central Methodist Church for many years. She enjoyed camping and boating at Elephant Butte Lake with family and friends. She loved vacationing at the ocean, especially in Cabo San Lucas or San Diego. She was affectionately known as The Dessert Lady of the Albuquerque Boat Club and was elected their 2006 Sweetheart last February. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 6, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. The family requests memorial contributions are made to the New Mexico/El Paso Chapter of the Luekemia & Lymphoma Society in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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