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Elizabeth (Betty) Woodin passed away on June 11, 2004. She was born on December 31, 1913 in Davenport, Iowa, and lived in Illinois until she was in her teens and moved to Kansas. After high school she moved back to Illinois. She married S.J. (Jerry) Woodin in 1937. Elizabeth moved to Albuquerque in 1948. Elizabeth was an accomplished musician who played piano and organ, and a business woman who owned Monterey Brokerage Company from the early 50s until 1969. In the 60s and 70s she was the Pan American Airlines New Mexico sales representative and a tour conductor, taking groups and travel agents throughout the world, visiting every continent but Antarctica. Elizabeth was a deaconess at Immanuel Presbyterian Church and on the board of directors of the Knife and Fork Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, and her daughter, Nancy Runkle. She is survived by her daughter Mary Lynn Ford and husband Mike of Albuquerque, son-in-law, Robert Runkle of Lakewood, Colorado; four grandchildren, Brian Elias of Houston, Texas, John Elias of Albuquerque, Rebecca Bar-Tur and husband Armon of New York City, and Dana Runkle of Concord, California, and three great-grandchildren. A private burial at Fairview Memorial Park will be held. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sonny Harper, Bill Harley, Clancy Chambers, Chuck DeBettignies, Bernie Swinburne, and Gene Russell. Memorial services will be held at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd SE, at 2:00 p.m., on June 15, 2004, with Reverend Joyce Lieberman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Presbyterian Church at 114 Carlisle Blvd SE, the Alzheimer's Association of New Mexico at 8100 Mountain Rd NE, or the American Cancer Society at 5800 Lomas NE. Arrangements are under the direction of: Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd 884-1188
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