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Janice Ruth Scheiber, age 88, died peacefully at home October 6, 2010 after a lingering illness. She was born on a farm in Crawford County, Ohio, March 26, 1922, and was the youngest of ten siblings. After high school she worked at North Electric Manufacturing Company in Galion, Ohio, where she met her life partner, Carl. They were married on Carl's parents' forty-first anniversary, December 24, 1941. She worked at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, while Carl studied to receive his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree in 1948. In 1955 they moved from Columbus, Ohio to Albuquerque where Carl was employed by Sandia National Laboratories. Here she became a mother and homemaker. She enjoyed sewing and tailored clothing for her two children and herself. Subsequent activities included memberships in La Noche Garden Club, La Manana Garden Club, Albuquerque Rose Society, and Assistance League. She was a long-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir for many years. In later times she worked in real estate sales until retiring in 1988. After that she derived great joy from volunteering to work in the gift shops at Anna Kaseman, Presbyterian, and Lovelace hospitals. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 69 years, Carl; son Richard (Marta) of Placerville, California; and daughter Carla (Lon) Hinshaw of Albuquerque. She had one grandson, Carl Justina (Amber) Dalton; and great-grandsons, Carson Blaine and Cooper Shane of Lafayette, Tennessee; Extended family includes several nieces and nephews and their families. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd. NE, Friday, October 29, 2010, at 1:00 p.m., with a reception to follow. Remembrance gifts may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or to a charity of choice.
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