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James C. Gravlin, passed away Monday, March 24, 2008. He was born December 25, 1924 in Sycamore, Illinois. James was an Albuquerque resident since 1947. He was a graduate of UNM, class of 1950. James was a veteran of WWII, having served two years in the ETO with the Army Engineers. He was also an Eagle Scout. James retired from Sandia National Labs in 1984 after serving in various staff and supervisory positions for 35 years. He was a life member of Sycamore Lodge #134, AF & AM, and a member of American Legion Post #99, Sycamore, IL. He was a past President of the Albuquerque Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, and was an active member of the Albuquerque Bicentennial Commission through the years 1973- 1976. He was active at St Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church, having served three terms on the Vestry. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley H. Gravlin; two sons, Marc Clemens and wife, Yvonne, of Saguache County, Colorado; Thomas Levoy of Los Alamos, NM; grandchildren, Jennifer and Damon; and two great-grandchildren, Marcus and Hailey. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. A private Family Service is planned for Saturday, March 29, 2008 at St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church. Cremains will be placed in Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church, Albuquerque, NM or the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800 www.danielsfuneral.com
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