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Alberta G. Obrist passed away May 18, 2007 at age 103 less one day. She was born May 19, 1904 in Wichita, KS to Jacob Henry Voth and Alberta G. Shipley. She was preceded in death by her mother from tuberculosis when she was only 16 months old; her father in 1931; her husband of 54 years, William Obrist in 1981; and two older sisters, Florence Ellmaker, and Esther Brown. After completing high school she graduated in Expression from the Three Arts Conservatory. She was a bookkeeper at Orr's Bookstore for a number of years before her marriage to William Obrist in 1937. When William became a Postal Inspector, they were transferred to Pueblo, CO. Two years later during WWII, they were sent to Albuquerque where they remained. Alberta worked as a floral designer for Ives Flower Shop. During the war she rolled bandages for our wounded service men. She enjoyed cooking and made delicious dinners for visiting Inspectors as well as service men on special holidays. She was active with her husband in NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees) as well as the Elk's Club. She is survived by her daughter, Geraldine Lemmon (Bill); grandsons, Terry Stein (Karen) and Bill Lemmon, Jr.; granddaughter, Susan K. Lemmon; three great-granddaughters, Danielle Walker (Brandon), Amber Spiers (Debtrell), and Rebecca Stein; one great-great-granddaughter, Katie Spiers; and nephew, Paul Ellmaker (Wanda). Services will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. with family prayer and viewing at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12701 Indian School Rd. NE, with Bishop Steven Morrison conducting. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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