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Delsa Hebdon McCracken, age 85, daughter of Edward and Ellen May Hebdon, was born December 27, 1923 in Preston, Idaho and passed away at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico in the early morning of October 12, 2009 after a long battle of multiple strokes. She is survived by three sons, Henry Edward, Michael Hebdon, and Steven Hebdon; daughter, LaRaine McClure; four daughters-in-law, Deanna S., Cheryl W. Beverly A. and Susan G.; 16 grandchildren; 30-great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. McCracken was preceded in death by three brothers; two sisters; her loving husband of 67 years, Luther S. McCracken, Sr.; and their son, Luther S. McCracken, Jr. Mrs. McCracken supported the war effort of WWII as a civilian ammunitions tester for the military while her husband serviced abroad. She continued to serve her country with a career that included working on defense missiles, the IRS, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife while devoting her love and attention to raising her five children. She was happiest when surrounded by her family. Services will be held Friday, October 16, 2009, 11:00 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Academy Heights Ward, 1100 Montano Rd. NW. Friends may visit the Relief Society Room one hour prior to service. Interment will be held in Smithfield, Utah. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to VistaCare, 5639 Jefferson Street NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 or online at www. OVHF.org. Go to "Donate" then "Donate to Foundation." Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. McCracken at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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