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Obituary for MEIKLE


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday January 08, 2008

James R. Meikle passed away on December 4, 2007. Jim was born on January 11, 1922 in Indianapolis, IN and moved to Albuquerque in 1949 to work for Sandia National Laboratories. He retired in 1977 and enjoyed fishing, and volunteering for the Library of Congress and La Mesa Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Vera; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Meikle and Judy Smith and husband, Dennis; daughters, Beth Cummins and husband, Bob, of Tijeras, NM; Debbie Snider and husband, Richard, of Dallas, TX; Susan Meikle, Linda Melphy of Littleton, CO, and Kathy Tate of Paradise, CA; a son, Steve Tate and wife, Sondra, of Alturas, CA; daughter-in-law, Carol Canning, of Portland, OR; grandchildren, Kathleen DeBenedittis and husband, Kevin, Steve Cummins and wife, Shawna, Shea and Chloe Snider, Kerry Jones, Jed Tate and wife, Amanda, Richard and Clinton Tate; niece, Janice Houser and husband, Jack; nephew, Bruce Meikle and wife, Nancy; and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, June; brother Harry; and son, James Robbins Tate. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at La Mesa Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. on January 11, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87103 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com


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