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David A. Dykes "Grandpa" was born July 4, 1927 and passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 3, 2004 at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his father, David Abney Dkyes; his mother, Bernice Odell; and his sister, Billy Jean Sparks. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Jo; his children, David A. Dykes III and wife, Patty, Debbie Lanford and husband, John and Diane Broadwell and husband, Brad; seven grandchildren, Dawn Apodaca and husband, Jason, Deanne Dykes, David A Dykes IV and wife, Stephanie, Joseph Stuart, Jaime Sanchez and husband, Joshua, Kimberly Dennis and Dee Dennis III; and six great-grandchildren, Christopher and Chance Apodaca, Charles Gallegos, and David, Brandon and Hannah Dykes. He served in the Pacific Theater during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946. He was a member of IBEW Local 611 for 50 years. He never knew a stranger, was loved by those he touched and through his example, he has shown us all the importance of family, love and devotion. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2004, 10:00 a.m., at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 9500 Constitution NE. Private interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NM Boys & Girls Ranch, P.O. Box 5000, Boys Ranch, NM 87002-5000. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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