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Dolene M. (Lee) Stearns died peacefully Thursday, May 17, 2007, at the age of 83, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, surrounded by her loving family. Lee was born in North Dakota November 6, 1923. She met her true love, Robert J. Stearns, on a neighboring farm, and the couple was married October 5, 1941, and had a daughter, Anita Carol, the following year. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army to valiantly defend his country during WWII, and in 1946 they had a son, James Robert. Lee enjoyed traveling with Bob during his service, and the family lived in Japan, Europe, and several places in the United States, but New Mexico became their home after retirement. They enjoyed traveling together for many years. Lee is survived by her husband, Maj. Robert Stearns, Ret.; daughter, Anita Valente of Albuquerque; son, James Stearns of Albuquerque and his wife, Rebecca; grandchildren, Cara Compton of Albuquerque, Vic Valente of Kansas City, KS, David Valente of Alpharetta, GA, Carrie Nelson of Albuquerque, and Ginny Stearns of Honolulu, HI; six great-grandchildren who adored her; and many nieces and nephews around the country. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 25, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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