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William Murray (Bill) Whalen, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Jean Whalen of Albuquerque; four children, Nancy Whalen, Tom and Rita Whalen, Bill and Missy Whalen, all of Albuquerque, and Patty and Ken Morris of Plano, TX. He was blessed with 12 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Muriel Whalen of Butte, MT. An Albuquerque resident since 1959, Bill was born in Seattle, WA and was raised in Butte. Following service in the United States Army during World War II, he earned a degree from St. Thomas College in St. Paul, MN in Accounting and Business Administration. He began his career working with the National Cash Register Company in Butte, Seattle and Las Vegas, NV. He was subsequently employed by Sandia National Laboratories, retiring after twenty years in 1982, enjoying 28 years of happy and productive retirement. Bill was a member of Our Lady of Annunciation Church for 17 years, and Church of the Risen Savior for over 30 years. Much of his time was spent volunteering with various charitable organizations including Civitan, Catholic Charities, the Women's Coalition, the Assistance League, Act On Society, and Right to Life. He and Jean have enjoyed traveling and membership in the Thunderbirds and Siglo de Oro RV Clubs, and spending time with family and friends. He will be remembered for his amazing energy, sharp mind, optimism, keen sense of humor, willingness to help anyone in need, and generosity of his time and talent. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends who knew and loved him. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, September 25, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be Celebrated on Friday, September 26, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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