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Donald E. Langwell, Ret. Colonel, USAF passed away peacefully on November 6, 2010 in Las Cruces, NM. Don lived 74 rich years. Born in Torrington, Wyoming, on December 28, 1935, he graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He married Sharon Harold in 1958. Colonel Langwell served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 to 1984. His dedication to his country has been an inspiration to his family and friends, and flying was a great joy to him. Don was a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM where he worked for contract engineering companies after his retirement from the military. He was fond of using his hands and engineer's mind to make art, fix motorcycles and other mechanical devices, read, and gaze at the stars. He is survived by his wife Sharon Langwell; his two daughters Sarah Langwell and Leigh Anne Langwell and their partners David Stotts and Patrick Nagatani; two sisters Lorena Bernbeck and Norma Shriner and their husbands Con Bernbeck and Ron Shriner; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Monday, November 15, 2010, French - Lomas Chapel at 10:00 a.m. A military service memorial, honor guard, and flag presentation ceremony will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, November 15, 2010 at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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