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Ethel F. Meador, 90, died October 16, 2009 in her home. She was born February 2, 1919 in Dryden, Texas. Her father was a rancher, railroader and had several Texas ranger, great-grandparents. Upon her graduation from high school, she married William Meador, a soldier stationed at Dryden Airfield, changing her life drastically. After WWII they were transferred to Sandia Base in 1946. Subsequently being transferred to various other bases, she returned to Albuquerque in 1955. In 1964 moved to Bosque Farms where she lived the last 45 years. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband William in 1980. Ethel is survived by her two sons, William and Lynn Meador, their wives, Connie and Sherri and grandchildren Jared, Courtney, Robert and Christine. Courtney's husband is Robert Ray, and Christine's husband is Randy Rappleyea. Ethel has six great grandchildren. She had one brother, five sisters, all who preceded her in death. One surviving niece Vima Jo Rainer of Long Beach, California, and one surviving nephew, Breg Davis of Alpine, Texas. Several other nieces and nephews that names are unavailable to mention here. Ethel will be buried next to her husband at Fairview Cemetery in Albuquerque. Her close family and friends celebrated her life at a private memorial service.
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