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Obituary for BARLOW


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday June 09, 2010

Rose Mary (Sutter) Barlow, In loving memory, April 3, 1923 - June 6, 2010. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Albert and Rose Sutter. She graduated from De Sales Heights Academy in Parkersburg WV. Rose Mary was a "Rosie the Riveter" for a time during World War II in a truck factory. She spent the majority of her working career as a nurse and office manager for an orthopedic practice in Albuquerque, where she moved with her children in 1964. In 1969, she married F.D. (Doug) Barlow, the love of her Life, who preceded her in death in 2007. They were both members and volunteers for many years at The Shrine of St. Bernadette in Albuquerque. Rose Mary was also preceded in death by her parents, her son David Ripley, and her sister, Ada May Sutter. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Jay Johnson, with whom she has lived in Centennial, CO since 2008; by her son Daniel Ripley of Seattle, WA; and by three sisters: Dorothy (Mrs. John M.) Craig of Virginia Beach, VA, Sara (Mrs. Robert G.) Butcher of Parkersburg, WV, and Helen (Mrs. Robert L.) Sell of Willard, OH, as well as three grandchildren and two great - grandchildren. She will be remembered as a loving mother with a fierce commitment to her family and also for her strong commitment to her faith. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, remembrances be made to New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation, 4901 Lang Ave NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87l09. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2010 at French, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 12, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. at the Shrine of St. Bernadette, 1140l Indian School Road, NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Rose Mary at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400