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Obituary for DUNKEN


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday September 13, 2007

Clayton Lee "Curly" Dunken passed away at the age of 63 on Thursday, September 6, 2007. He leaves behind his wife, Judy; son, Jacob; sisters, Linda and Patricia. He was born in Maywood, CA on January 30, 1944 to George and Alice Dunken whom he now joins. He grew up in Artesia, NM and later joined the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He met and married his one true love in Jackson Hole, WY whom he was married to for 35 years. He worked as the manager of several service stations and managed and maintained several car washes for a local oil company. He is deeply loved and missed by his family. For many years he was a member of the Northwest Optimist Club. Later, he joined the Masonic Fraternity, Temple Lodge #6, and Scottish Rite where he achieved the 32nd degree. He enjoyed and was very proud to be part of these organizations. A Memorial Service will be held at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd., at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 14, 2007. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Mexico Cancer Foundation, 4901 Lang Ave., NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 or to the Shriners Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 8410 Albuquerque, NM 87198. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com