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Obituary for BODDY


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday January 25, 2009

Jackie M. Boddy, 77, born October 8, 1931, passed away at home Thursday, January 22, 2009. Jack is survived by his wife, Peggy; children, Corky and his wife, Judy, Jeff and his wife, Judy, and Jodie and her husband, Mike; grandchildren, Amanda, Robert, Jessica, and Jonathan; great-grandchildren, Aaron and Jackson; brother, Jim; and other family and friends who loved him and will miss him. Jack served 21 years in the US Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant. Jack's second career was in heavy duty equipment sales. Jack was an accomplished artist in various mediums, especially oil painting. Jack was also an instrument-rated pilot of small aircraft. Jack was a devoted family oriented person. His love and guidance will be greatly missed by his family. A Memorial Service will be held at Central United Methodist Church, 201 University Blvd, NE, on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. followed by a reception at the church until 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd NE # 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111, (505) 262-2333. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, ABQ, NM, 87107. 343-8008.