 WELLS, FRANK H. PEAVEY II Passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014. He was born August 7, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank H. P. Wells and Helen Mary (Yost) de la Chesnaye, as well as his aunt Mary Drew Peavey Staples and uncle Loring Staples, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his cousins Frederick B. Wells, Jr. and Loring Staples, Jr. He was raised in Excelsior, Minnesota where he played hockey, rode horses, learned to garden and loved the outdoors. He volunteered for the American Field Service in World War II and served as a medic in Burma. Upon his return from service he attended Yale University. He visited Taos in the late forties, he decided to make it his permanent home - having fallen in love with the Sangre de Christo Mountains and the people of New Mexico. He started the Taos Star with John de la Chesnaye which was later sold. During his lifetime he was a member of the Lion's Club in Taos and Tucson, where he served as President, the Kiwanas Club and the Order of the Eagles. He was named an "Unsung Hero" by the Taos News in 2010 for his longtime commitment to community service. He loved skiing (which he continued well into his eighties) hockey, watching sports, listening to a variety of music, from classical to jazz to mariachi. He was an avid reader, especially on the history of New Mexico. He was a gifted writer, who loved the arts, and was a world traveler. He enjoyed good conversation and possessed a wonderful sense of humor. He will truly be missed. He is survived by his children: Frank H. P. Wells III, Mary Penny Shannen (Tom), Katherine Chavez (Dennis), Mary Ann Wells-Williams (Clarence) and Frank Wells IV. He is also survived by his grandchildren and step-grandchildren, both of whom he shared some very close and special relationships. He also had many great-grandchildren in his life. The children of Peavey would like to thank those whose support and kindness was especially meaningful during this difficult time. Donations may be made to the Lion's Club of Taos, C/O Gary Oline, PO Box 1347, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557.
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