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James Manser Giblin , D.D.S., Jim peacefully passed away during the early morning hours of November 30, 2009 with his loving wife Deloris by his side. He was born on August 22, 1926 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Marie and Emery Giblin. Jim married Mary Hammack in November of 1950 and they had two sons Michael and David. He married Deloris Eckhardt McManemy in July of 1995 and was blessed with a large extended family at that time. Jim is survived by his wife, Deloris; his children Michael and wife Karol of Austin, Texas, David and wife Nancy of Albuquerque; His grandsons, Christian Max Gardner Giblin and James Kent Giblin. His extended family include his daughters, Manon Doyle and husband Gregory and Michele Shipe; grandchildren, Marya Beauvais, Eran McManemy, Tara Kroeker and husband Jeremy, Laura Whitehead and husband Rye; great-grandchildren, Bailey LaMarca and Corbin Kroeker. His brothers in law R. Charles Hammack and William Eckhardt. Special family friends Pete Sisneros and Ivan Brutsche. Jim graduated from high school in Iraan, Texas in 1943. He continued his education at Texas A&M, where earned a degree in civil engineering in 1947. Stationed in both Korea and Japan, Jim served his country in the Air Force from 1950 to 1953 obtaining the rank of staff sergeant. After leaving the military, he set his sights on a career in dentistry and attended Loyola University from 1954-1958. After graduation, he moved his family to Albuquerque and began his general dentistry practice. He later returned to Loyola University to study periodontology. In 1963, he returned to Albuquerque and began his practice as a periodontist, where he served the community until his retirement in 1985. Jim was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. This passion allowed Jim to travel many places with many friends. His final years were spent traveling with his wife Deloris between their homes in Albuquerque and Ruidoso, where he enjoyed the company family and friends. The family would like to extend a thank you to the wonderful staff of The Cottages Senior Living for the warmth and kindness extended to Jim and his family during his stay in their care. ."and you shouldn't be afraid for every time it rains it rains pennies from heaven" Visitation will be held Thursday, December 3, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., with Service to follow at 12:00 p.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 pm. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com James's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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