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Phillip R. Owens, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2006. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Lovegrove Graziano of Milan, Italy and Sara Lovegrove of Dallas, Texas; his daughter-in-law, Marty Lovegrove of Great Falls, Montana; and his brother, John Owens of Pengilly, Minnesota. Phil was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia L. Owens and his son, Robert E. Lovegrove of Missoula, Montana. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, eight greatgrand children and numerous nieces and nephews. After graduating from Purdue University in Indiana, Phil worked at the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation in California for a year before moving to Albuquerque, where he worked and lived for the remainder of his life. He was an employee of the Sandia National Laboratories for 39 years, and, after retiring in 1985, he continued as a consultant with them for another eight years. Phil was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and of the National Society of Professional Engineers. He served as President of the Albuquerque Chapter of the NMSPE (1965-1966), as President of the New Mexico Society of Professional Engineers (1982-1983) and as Vice President of the National Society of Professional Engineers (1975-1976); he was listed in the Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering (1998-1999). An active member of his community, Phil was awarded the Silver Beaver National Medal for Distinguished Service to Boyhood by the Boy Scouts of America in 1971. He was appointed Historian of the Purdue Club of New Mexico, for which he also served as president (1966-67). He was previously a member of the Engineer/Architect Selection Advisory Committee of the City of Albuquerque. He was an active member of the Asbury Methodist Church Choir. On Friday, July 28, 3:00 p.m., a "Celebration of Life" Memorial Service will be held at Asbury Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria NE. A private graveside service will be held for the family at Sunset Memorial Park. The family request no flowers. Should friends so desire, memorials may be sent to the "Memorial for Bob Lovegrove" at the First National Bank, 201 N. Higgins St., Missoula, MT 59802. The fund is used for the promotion of the Boy Scouts. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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