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Leo A. Traver, 73, a 30-year resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, after a long and courageous battle against leukemia. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Peggy C. Traver of Albuquerque; daughters, Holly Traver of Albuquerque and Julie Forsyth Wittwer, and husband, Robert, of Las Vegas, NM; grandchildren, Aubrie Forsyth, Laurel Wittwer, Rachel Wittwer, and Maggie Wittwer; sister, Gladys Beam; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Rose Bietler Traver; seven brothers and sisters; and son-in-law, David Keith Forsyth. Mr. Traver was born in Faulkton, SD and attended primary schools in South Dakota and North Dakota. He received his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Jamestown College in Jamestown, ND. Leo received his MBA from Denver University and was a Certified Public Accountant. Leo was a member of the United States Navy during WWII, serving on the USS Cotton which escorted the USS Missouri for the signing of the peace treaty at the end of the war. He met Peggy Cox while working at the US Atomic Energy Handford Plant in Richland, WA. They were married on December 31, 1956 in Richland, WA. She will always be his soulmate, best friend, and eternal companion. He was a devoted husband, loving father, adoring grandfather, and caring friend to many. Leo approached life with courage, determination, humor, and a pure heart. He was a Mason and a Shriner. Leo was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Services will be held Tuesday, July 24, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12701 Indian School Rd. NE, with Bishop Gary DePriest conducting. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Eric Hall, Steve Moise, J.T. Richards, Dr. Bob Vajda, Art Cordova, and Doyle Rausch. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Neff, Kent Buckingham, Robert Wittwer, Larry Traver, and John Nielson. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Monday, July 23, 2001, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to CRTC, The Leo A. Traver Nursing Assistance Fund, 900 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131-5636. The Traver family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to Dr. John Saiki and the wonderful staff at UNM Cancer Research Treatment Center. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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