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James D. Smith, 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1992, passed away on December 16, 2005. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Ann Rutledge Smith and is survived by his daughters, Margaret (Peggy) J. Smith and Nancy S. Bledsoe (John D. Bledsoe) of Albuquerque. Also surviving are his grandchildren, James H. Bledsoe of San Diego and Elizabeth B. Hill (Daniel M. Hill) of Chicago and his significant other, Norma Schmider of Albuquerque. Mr. Smith was born in Chicago October 14, 1925 to William Milford and Elizabeth Marcus Smith. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the 63rd Infantry Division and was awarded the Bronze Star. Mr. Smith was employed for many years at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA as a Systems Analyst. In his retirement, Mr. Smith volunteered at the Albuquerque Public Library and at the Barelas Community Center providing tax preparation for senior citizens. Mr. Smith was known for his humor, outstanding wit, concern for the environment and, in particular, his love of children, music and dogs. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. in the University of New Mexico Alumni Chapel. A reception will follow the service at the family home. Mr. Smith's cremains will be interred at Belfontaine Cemetery in St. Louis at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Joy Junction, Inc., 4500 2nd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, Opera Southwest, PO Box 27671, Albuquerque, NM 87125 or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at ASPCA.org. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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