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Obituary for WALLING


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday September 30, 2007

Barbara Wallilng, 75, passed away in Albuquerque on September 27, 2007. Barbara was a career woman and employed by Sandia National Laboratories and New York Life Insurance Company. She was also a real estate agent. She was a beloved partner, mother, sister, aunt, colleague, and friend with a beautiful, energetic, kind, generous, loyal, and fun spirit that touched many lives. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and delighted in gardening, reading, and music. When diagnosed with cancer, she inspired all through her determination, courage, faith, and strength. She is survived by her partner, Howard Walling; daughters, Bobbi Rossi and husband, Jerry, of Raleigh, NC, and Vickie Saye and husband, Dennis, of Santa Fe, NM; step-children, Nikki Ryan of Albuquerque, Stephanie Vanderbrook of TN, and Steven Walling of Germany and their children; granddaughter, Crystal Hanson and her husband, Chris, of AL; great-grandsons, Christopher and Matthew Hanson; step-granddaughters, Alysa Smith and her husband, Greg, of Scottsdale, AZ and Romni Rossi and her daughter, Mia of Raleigh, NC; brother, Bill Epperson of Oklahoma City, OK; nieces, June Carney, Fran Eoff, Margaret Marquis of OK, and Berniece Klapchar of PA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Pearl Epperson; her sister, Velma Callister; and brother, Leroy Epperson. Cremation has taken place and will be followed by a private family ceremony. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87103 (505) 821-0010


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