 KELLER, BARCUS "BILL" Barcus (better known to many as "Bill") A. Keller, age 89, passed away on December 26, 2014. He was born in San Antonio, New Mexico on October 1, 1925 to Lloyd and Flossie (Martin) Keller where he spent most of his adult life until entering the U. S. Navy on October 6, 1943. He served in the Southern Pacific aboard the S.S. Wasatch 7th Fleet receiving an Honorable Discharge on April 18, 1946. After returning to employment at the Santa Fe Railroad, he met and married his wife of 66 years, Merlein "Snooky" Cast, on August 14, 1948. In November, 1949, he went to work at Sandia National Laboratory where he retired in November, 1985 after 36 years employment as an electrician. Bill and Merlein raised two children, a son, Robin, and daughter, Teva Keller Johnson. He enjoyed attending services at the Church at the Butte and Fellowship Alliance Church in T or C, and the Montosa Church Camp near Datil with Merlein where she played the piano. He also enjoyed water sports, dancing and traveling. He is survived by his two children Robin Keller and Teva Johnson; one granddaughter; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the Fellowship Alliance Church (1601 E. 6th, T or C, NM) at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bill Winkler officiating. Serving as Casket Bearers are Dick Stockman, Daniel Fromer, Bobby Lane, Russ Finney, John Young and Justin Russell. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to The Wounded Warrior Project c/o P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Cremation will follow his service and Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Vista Memory Gardens Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.kirikosfamilyfuneralhome.com Arrangements are by Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc. & Sierra Crematory, LLC, (303 N. Cedar St. T or C, NM 575/894-2574).
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