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Dorothy Jane Hakenson, 82, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 17, 2010, after years of fighting a terminal illness. She was a joy and an inspiration to her family and friends and a loving grandmother to her two grandchildren. Dorothy was born in Iowa City, IA, raised on a farm, and taught eight grades in a one-room country schoolhouse. Her and her husband Carl, of 52 years, lived in several states before finally settling in Albuquerque in 1965 where Dorothy fell in love with the NM skies. She was a teacher, homemaker, gourmet cook, seamstress, and later in life, a proud college graduate. She was involved in AAUW Cuisine, Square Dancing, Newcomers, and AFS. Her love of travel took her and her husband all over the U.S. visiting friends and family. Dorothy was passionate about the Sandia Mountain Campgrounds and spent many summers as the head cook for church camps. She was also a member and very involved with St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Carl Goy; and son, Dean Harry. Dorothy is survived by her children Jane Kelly and her husband Michael of Randolph, NJ; Gary Hakenson, wife Edna and daughter Sydney of Las Cruces, NM; Carla Haynes, husband Tad and son, Casey of Sandia Park, NM; sister Lida Mary Sigg of Iowa City, IA. The family is very grateful for the loving care provided by the staff of both NMCC & Andrew House. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian. Church, 5301 Ponderosa NE 87110 with Rev. Dr. Frank Yates officiating. Written memorials/pictures of Dorothy to share with the family would be appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Sandia Mtn. Retreats: Hakenson Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 8522, ABQ, NM 87198 or donate@sandiacamp.org
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