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Frank Thornton went home to his Lord, November 19, 1999, at age 86 1/2. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gwendolene. He had three daughters, Vena Haller and husband, Raymond of Grand Junction, CO, Helen Holt and husband, Bud of Los Lunas, and Mary Higgins of Albuquerque. He had loving grandchildren, Chris Holt of Las Cruces, Bonnie Hausknecht and husband, Bruce of Colorado Springs, CO, Randy Holt and wife, Sharon of Albuquerque, Lonnie Hanzon of Denver, CO, Becky Noll and husband, Michael of Draper, UT, Shari Shaver of Los Lunas, Scott Holt and wife, Terri of Los Lunas, Jean Quintana and husband, John of Rio Rancho, and Charlotte Higgins of Hastings, NE; 13 great-grandchildren; his sister, Doris Floyd of Lake Havasu, AZ; three nieces and two nephews. Other loved ones are Larry Hanson, Bruce Higgins and Rick Shaver, and many, many friends. Frank loved his church and taught Sunday School to 5th and 6th grades for over 50 years. He sang in the choir and blessed the world with many solos. He served the Lord many years as a layleader. Visitation will be Monday, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, with Rev. Sandy Burley officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Gideons or St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, are in charge of arrangements.
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