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Obituary for ZIMMERMAN


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday February 10, 2008

Mary Teresa Fallon Zimmerman, 79, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2008. She was born on September 5, 1928, to Mercer and Florence Fallon in Denver, CO. Her family moved to Albuquerque when she was three. Upon high school graduation, Mary spent twenty years of her life dedicated to helping people. She earned a PhD in English Literature and was a well-loved teacher for many years in CO and Illinois. She moved back to Albuquerque and became a family counselor for Sandia National Labs. In 1979 Mary met Milton Zimmerman. They were married on January 19, 1985, and spent 23 happy years together traveling the country in retirement. Along with her husband, Milt, Mary received two stepdaughters in the deal. She loved them as her own and was a gentle mentor to them. She is survived by her husband, Milton, daughters Heidi and Rayne and beloved grandchildren Powell, Forest, Jade and Makani. Mary will be remembered for her tolerance and capacity to love others. Please call Daniels Family Funeral Services at 891-9192 for service information.