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Obituary for Templeton


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday August 06, 1998

Mrs. Grace Templeton, resident of Albuquerque, passed away August 2, 1998. She was born June 19, 1919 near Calumet, OK, the daughter of D.B. and Carrie VanGundy. She died Sunday, August 2, 1998 of cancer. She graduated from Southwestern State University, Weatherford, OK, with a degree in Music. She was a pianist and composer. On August 27, 1940 she married Rev. Robert M. Templeton. She is survived by her husband, Robert M. Templeton of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Erwin of Pawhuska, OK; a daughter, Najma Hakima (Nelia) of the Dominican Republic; a son, Robert of Dixon, NM; and a daughter, Jean Morris of Enumclaw, WA; and seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on August 13, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. in Central United Methodist Church at 1615 Copper NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Cremation has taken place.