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Obituary for BARNETT


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday July 27, 2005

Gertrude Lucille Barnett, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, July 23, 2005. She was born Monday, October 29, 1917 in Indianapolis, IN to John and Gertrude Nickel, the second youngest of ten children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Jack M. Barnett. Gertrude is survived by her younger brother, Walter Nickel and wife, Neva of Indiana; daughter, Brenda Seybold and husband, Gary, of Concord, CA; three sons, Jack W. and wife, Donna, Carl E. and Gene A. all of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Gertrude worked as a registered nurse in Indianapolis for many years. After moving to Albuquerque, she worked for Presbyterian Hospital for 17 years and retired in 1979. Gertrude was a member of La Mesa Presbyterian Church where she was an active in the choir and Friday Bible Study Group. Both Jack and Gertrude were active in the Republican Party and various Shriner organizations. Services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2005, 10:00 a.m., at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper NE with a reception to follow at the Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or to The American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87110 French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400