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Obituary for GEPHART


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday March 09, 2008

Shirley A. Gephart, 86, passed away March 2, 2008. She was born to Earl E. and Ida M. Bloom on October 2, 1921, in Wilma, Minnesota. Shirley was a resident of Albuquerque, NM for over 50 years. She was a lifelong artist and was awarded Honorary Artist from the Museum of Albuquerque. Shirley was also an entrepreneur, owning House of Glass for over 11 years. She was a Charter Member of the Archery Club in Silver City, NM, proud of her numerous State Championship awards in archery, and also a former member of the Zia Roamers RV Club. Shirley is survived by her cousin, Beverly Peterson of Albuquerque, NM; special and longtime friend, Bernice Kelley; and her loving, loyal, and faithful companion, Roxy, her Golden Retriever. She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Gephart. Memorial Service will be held Monday, March 10, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the Wyoming Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, 255-5523. Services are under the direction of: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com