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Robert Bingham Yoder, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1939, died at home Wednesday, March 14, 2007. He was born in Belen, attended New Mexico State University, and lived most of his life in New Mexico. Bob was a Director of the War Projects Administration during World War II. After the war he designed and built homes in Albuquerque, owned a men's clothing store, and then spent thirty-five years in financial organizations at Sandia National Laboratories where he retired as a Senior Manager and Assistant Treasurer of Sandia Corporation. Bob loved God, his family, his country, and the world of finance. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Catherine. He is survived by his three sons, James R. Yoder and wife, Dolly, of Albuquerque; Richard J. Yoder and wife, Carolyn, of Great Falls, VA, and Michael J. Yoder of Albuquerque; and daughter, Susan L. Yoder of Albuquerque. Bob had seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a founding member of Queen of Peace Catholic Chapel. Rosary for all will be recited Sunday evening, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. A private Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Chapel with interment following at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Dwyer, Stephen Dwyer, Paul Gonzales, and Dominic Gonzales. Should friends desire, memorial contributions can be made to Queen of Peace Chapel. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Sunday, after 6:30 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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