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Jack Sturges, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at the age of 87, after a lengthy illness. A loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, friend, an avid fisherman, golfer and teller of tales, Jack was born and raised in Ft. Worth, TX. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Following that service, he resumed his career as an air traffic controller for 31 years with the FAA. Jack and Lucy have made Albuquerque their home for the last 61 years. After retiring from the FAA he enjoyed spending summers at Vallecito Lake in the mountains near Durango, CO where he spent time fishing, supplying family, neighbors, and friends with the bounties of his catch. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lucille Sturges; children, Barbara Schnurr and husband, Bob of Boulder, CO, Joe Sturges and wife, Patti of Albuquerque, and Glinda Lobdell of Placitas; four grandchildren, Denise and Scott Ikenberry of Lakewood, CO, Carl and Carla Schnurr of Oak Park, CA, Eric and Erika Schnurr of Richardson, TX and Darci Lobdell of Placitas; and four great-grandchildren. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 3715 Silver SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108. Services will be held Friday, 2:00 p.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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