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Mary Dimitroff White passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006. Mary was born in Boulder, CO, October 2, 1914. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Edgar "Slim"; her parents, Kosta and Zina Dimitroff; and her brothers, Jim and Rode. She is survived by her sister, Donna Rider of Prescott, AZ. She leaves a son, Charles and wife, Linda of Las Cruces, NM; grandchildren, Allison and husband, Jerry Swift of Lexington Park, MD, Sarah Hawkins of Denver, CO, Rachel Hawkins of Albuquerque, and Daniel Hawkins of Queensland, Australia; daughter, Barbara Blakley and husband, Larry of Albuquerque, grandchildren, Davedda and husband, Chris Marshall of The Woodlands, TX, Danette and husband, Justin Edgar of Lubbock, TX; great-grandchildren, Connor and Colby Marshall, Jedidiah, Blakley, and Jadyn Edgar; and many nephews, nieces and their families. Mary moved with her parents, who homesteaded out of Clayton, NM, in a Bulgarian community called Sofia. She became a star for her high school basketball team playing with her lifetime friend, Evanca Belcheff Atchley. She lead the team to an undefeated season. Mary graduated from Grenville High School in Grenville, NM. She met her husband, Ed "Slim" at a basketball game. In 1937, as a wedding gift, her parents, Kosta and Zina Dimitroff gave the newlyweds a trio of chickens so they would always have something to eat. They continued raising chickens, rabbits, dogs, and cats their entire life together. Mary retired from Valley Gold Dairy in the accounting department and continued to assist her husband who was the Superintendent of the Poultry and Rabbit Department at the New Mexico State Fair for 38 years. Mary was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho and never missed a Sunday Service until the last few weeks of her life. Her love of God and her faith in Christ was prominent in her life. She was prepared to join God in Heaven. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and worked hard at every task she faced. She had a great sense of humor and extended her love to all she got to know over her enriching life. She reached out to people and especially to the young she encountered. She loved all the animals she raised in her life especially her dog, Jethro. While the family is eternally grateful for her almost 92 years on the earth, she will be missed and loved forever. We thank the Andrew House staff and the supportive employees with High Pointe Care and Quality Continuum Hospice especially Dr. Samuel Goldman. We would also like to thank Allen Goodrich for his faithful assistance in getting our mother to church every Sunday. Services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho, 528 19th St., with W.A. Bradshaw leading the Service. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Jack Corder, Allen Goodrich, Gary McDaniel, Tony Sciarrillo, Bill Heatherly, and Terry Hibler. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Marshall, Justin Edgar, Daniel Hawkins, Jerry Swift, Gene Spence, Duane Spence, and Rodney Ray Dimitroff. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Friday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts to the First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho Building Fund, 528 19th Street, Rio Rancho, 87124, or to one's church or favorite charity. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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