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Obituary for BEARDEN


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday January 18, 2011

Jesse Burns Bearden, 94, of Albuquerque, beloved husband and father, died Jan. 17, 2011. Jesse is survived by his wife Evelyn Hank Bearden; daughters, Katherin Bomer of Austin, TX, Patricia Woods of Albuquerque, Elaine Froebel of HI, Patti Carlson and Carol Wilson of Austin, TX; his sister Marie Borden of Oklahoma City, OK; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Jesse was born to Berryman and Pearl Bearden in Warner, OK, on Nov. 29, 1916. His college education was interrupted by World War II. He serves as a Sergeant Major in the United States Army for 20 years. After his military service he worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers in California, Texas and Albuquerque. Jesse was active in his church, loved gardening and his pets. A memorial service is schedule for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 6901 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church.