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Louise S. McArthur died in her sleep January 15, 2004. Born in La Junta, CO in 1911 to Gertrude and William H. Smith, she was raised and educated in Albuquerque. She graduated from Albuquerque High in 1928 and the University of New Mexico in 1934 with a degree in elementary education. She was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Mortar Board. She was an excellent tennis player and swimmer. She married David Livingstone McArthur in 1937. They lived in various towns in New Mexico during their married life. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother, Bill Smith, and grandson, Douglas Bowman. Louise was active in the Episcopal Church. She taught church school, served on the altar guild, and was a member of the Daughters of the King. She was active in the Republican party, was a Brownie Scout leader, a member of the League of Women Voters, the Association of University Women, and PEO. She was an accomplished cook, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. After her husband’s death, Louise fulfilled a lifelong dream of travel in this country and abroad. Survivors include her three children, Jean Bowman of Missoula, MT, Katherine Enns of Albuquerque, and David McArthur of Killeen, TX; her eight grandchildren, Karl Enns, and his wife, Nancy; Elizabeth Enns; and Joyce Walker, all of Albuquerque; Carolyn Bowman of Seattle, WA; Joan Siegel and her husband, Mark, of Chevy Chase, MD; Amy Surraco and her husband, Gonzalo, of Upper Montclair, NJ; Eric Bowman and his wife, Ellen, of Dublin Ireland; and Brandi Key and her husband, Jason of Virginia beach, VA. Also surviving are nine great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Naomi and Julie Selfridge and Dustin Enns; Joaquin and Lucia Surraco, Sarah and Anna Siegel, and Jason Key. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Care Free Living for their loving care of Louise. A memorial Service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1500 Chelwood Park NE on Monday, January 19, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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