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Obituary for MCCOLLOM


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday October 11, 2007

Arnold (Mac) E. McCollom was welcomed in to the arms of the Lord on October 6, 2007. Arnold was born in Davenport, IA on September 2, 1928 and moved to Albuquerque 35 years ago. Arnold is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Donna; five children and their spouses, son, Arnold McCollom II (Candace), daughters Cassie Kelley (Bill), LaDonna McCollom, Sherre Dickson (Randy) and Laura Enriquez; ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his "little sister" Nonie Mason and her husband, George. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; one brother; and grandson, Eric McCollom. Arnold was a proud 52 year member of the Masonic Lodge #37 in Davenport, IA. He also served as a Past Patron of Eastern Star Trinity Chapter. Arnold leaves a legacy of love, laughter, and living life to the fullest, while always helping others. After retiring from his own business, Lomas Tastee Freez, he continued his lifelong passion of reaching out to those in need by first volunteering at the Storehouse and then becoming their Community Outreach Director. Visitation will be Thursday, October 11, 2007 at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas NE, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 12, 2007 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria NE at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Storehouse, 106 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, 842-6491.