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Obituary for CALDWELL


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday December 18, 2005

Patricia Irene G. Caldwell, 12-21-1926 - 12-13-2005, a longtime resident of Albuquerque since 1963. Born and raised in Durant, OK. She is preceded by her parents, Beullah Bell, Charles Arthur; and brother, Howard K. "Jack" Goodman. She is survived by her husband, Floyd "Slick"; and three sons, Arthur, Mitch, Patrick and their spouses, Angela, Debra and Joan; seven grandchildren, Sara, Jennifer, Matthew, Joni, Chance, Kurtis and Jarred; along with many nephews, nieces and cousins, she loved them all and always looked at their positive traits and characteristics. Special thanks go out to Patty Mork, her niece, who had become one of her best friends. Patty was also her hospice nurse which meant more than anyone can imagine. Patricia loved everyone she met and enjoyed traveling and camping, especially going up to the family cabin in the Pecos Mtns. She always supported and enjoyed going to her children's and grandchildren's activities and sporting events. She graduated from Southeastern OK. St. Univ. in 1947 and later received her Master's degree in education from UNM. Taught elementary grades 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Ardmore and Cushing OK. and at Alvarado, Bellehaven, and Emerson elementary schools here in Albuquerque. She was involved in the local PEO chapter, DAR, AAUW, the X-L bridge group and local lace making group. Loved sewing, knitting, word games and puzzles. Services will be held Saturday, December 17, 2005 3:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church 1500 Chelwood Park Blvd. NE 293-1911.