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Obituary for BEDWELL


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday October 25, 2009

Roy Ellis Bedwell, 88, a long time resident of Albuquerque and native of Kansas, died October 21, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Ruth; children, Ronald Bedwell and wife Millie of Valpariso, Indiana, Linda Peerman and husband Edward of Clarksville, Tennessee, Nancy Bennett and husband Stan of Albuquerque, Jeanette Clum and husband Jeff of Round Rock, Texas; ten grandchildren, JoAnna Gourley, Ronnie Bedwell, Alisa Willis, Melanie Porter, Jason Bennett, Rob Bedwell, Tiffany Shaw, Jeremiah Clum, Jonathan Clum, Jeanelle Clum; seven great grandchildren; long time friends, Dyke and Mary Jane Tuttle, Jerry Livingston, his loving caretakers Lisa Montoya, Jeanette Perkins, Barbara Lucero, Reuben and Yolanda Saiz, Sondra Ramirez and many extended family, friends and neighbors. Roy retired after 30 years in the USAF serving many years at Kirtland. He was an avid hunter and long time member of Ducks Unlimited, and a charter member of the Bosque Hunt Club. Roy was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. He loved (stirring the pot) with friends, family and caretakers. Roy was also known as the Candy Man. Services were previously held. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209, Albuquerque, NM 87111 (505) 266-2195. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Bedwell, Rob Bedwell, Jason Bennett, Brad Porter, Jeremiah Clum, Jonathan Clum, and Seth Willis. Please visit our online guestbook for Roy www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400