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Marie Spence, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 23, 2011. She was born on May 6, 1921 in Memphis, Texas to Mary Amanda Russell Finley and Matison Earl Finley. She graduated from high school in Muleshoe, TX, in 1937. (In July, 2010, she returned to Muleshoe for a class reunion and was the oldest graduate in attendance). She traveled alone by train to Seattle, WA. to begin 54 years of marriage to Robert Cecil (Bob) Spence on June 10, 1942. Within the year, Bob shipped overseas to serve in the European Theatre in WWII. In 1948, they moved to Albuquerque when Bob joined Sandia National Laboratories. His job took them to Las Vegas, NV. in the early 70's for four years, after which they returned to Albuquerque. Marie was an avid bridge player, cook and seamstress. A great pleasure for her was her large extended family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchild, and many wonderful friends through the years. Marie is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her two brothers, Russell Finley and Clifton Finley and his wife, Owetha. She is survived by her daughters: Karon Boutz and husband John, Kelly Vottero and Andy Gonzales, all of Albuquerque, and Karla Spence and partner Linda Davis, of Tucson, AZ; her grandchildren: Paul Boutz and wife Abby of Boston, MA, Shelley Boutz Kapikian and husband Gregg of Annapolis, MD, Danny Boutz of Austin, TX, Amanda Boutz and fiance Ben Specter of Belen, NM, Nick Vottero and girlfriend Jackie Oliver, and Louis (Al) Vottero and girlfriend Laura Baldwin all of Albuquerque; her one great grandchild, Alexander Kapikian; her sister-in-law, Wilma Finley of El Paso, TX; her cousin, Sammie Johnson of Quitaque, TX; five nieces, two nephews, and devoted friends, Jan Gallo, Fran Griffeth and the Boutz extended family. The family wishes to give thanks to all of the special people with Hospice de la Luz and to the dedicated caregivers at Life Spire on Rio Grande and at Tender Heart Assisted Living-especially Amy Hourigan. Marie's cremated remains will be interred with her husband at the Santa Fe National Cemetery and a private memorial will be held at a later date. Those who wish may make a donation in her name to a charity of their choice. To view funeral information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Marie's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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