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RUSSELL Age 84, passed away July 18, 2012. A long time resident of Albuquerque, Russell is survived by his sister Davona Jackson; brother Marvin "Pete" Eggemeyer; daughters Nancy Knight, Betty O'Neal, Pearl Moreland, Marlene Phegley; son William Taylor; and several loving grand and great-grandchildren. Russell was born in Walsh, Illinois and ventured to New Mexico in the 1930's. He married his sweetheart Teresa in 1951 and they raised their family in Grants and Albuquerque. Russell is dearly remembered as a giving friend and father, always there to help with needed repairs around the home or with vehicles. He was an early foreman in the Uranium mines in New Mexico becoming a master mechanic developing the skills he used in building off road vehicles and maintaining his employers equipment. A family memorial service was held at daughter Nancy's home on July 22, 2012.
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