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Grant R. McGregor, 87, beloved husband of June L. McGregor, died of cancer on May 3, 2000, at the Washington Home and Hospice in Washington, D.C. Born on August 27, 1912 in Lake Valley, New Mexico, he grew up on his family's ranch near Hillsboro. He attended New Mexico State and then worked as an electrician and mechanic in mines near Silver City and Magdalena. Mr. McGregor moved to Albuquerque in 1947. In 1948, after convincing Farmers of the advantages of having an office convenient to his clients, he opened his own agent office - Albuquerque's first - on Fourth Street NW. He operated that office for fifty years, until he retired in spring, 1998. Mr. McGregor was honored with membership in the Farmers' Toppers Club on 13 occasions, and he was selected for the President's Council five times. He became a Mason in 1936 and was Master of Magdalena Lodge in 1975 and 1976. He was also a Shriner. He helped to found St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in 1950, where he served on the Vestry several times. Survivors include his wife, June L. McGregor; a brother, Malcolm McGregor; a daughter, Kaye Loughrey; two step-sons; two step-daughters; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family asks that donations be made in his memory to the Transportation Fund, Ballut Abyad Temple, P.O. Box 8410, Albuquerque, NM 87198, which enables New Mexico children to travel to the Shriner's Hospital for Children. An announcement will be made regarding a memorial service being planned for this summer in Albuquerque.
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