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Mildred "Becky" Kolb, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 1:05 a.m., at the age of 102. Becky was born on a farm in Mason City, Illinois, on November 30, 1908, to John and Jennie Elmore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Kolb; brother, Ralph C. Elmore; sisters, Margaret Schuppe of Springfield, Illinois, and Dorothy Charles of Albuquerque. Becky was a long time member of Central United Methodist Church, Chapter L, P.E.O., Eastern Star, The Masonic Widows, Honored Ladies, a Life Member of the Daughters of the Nile, Member of United Methodist Women, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lew Wallace Chapter, since 1943. Becky worked for the Central Illinois Public Service Company as a bookkeeper. She taught school in Illinois and later in the Panama Canal Zone. She attended Purdue University and graduated from Lincoln College with a BS Degree. Becky was an avid bridge player and loved the gameeven teaching others the game of bridge. She also loved to entertain, was an accomplished cook, and traveled all over the world. To everyone who knew Becky, she was an inspiration and a joy - a beautiful lady. Becky loved life and lived it to the fullest. Though Becky had no children of her own, she claimed many of her family friends as her "adopted" children. Services will be held at Central United Methodist Church on Friday, April 29, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Dr. John Kees of Central United Methodist Church will be officiating. French Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Becky to Manzano del Sol Staff Endowment Fund, or to a charity of one's choice. Please visit the online guestbook for Becky at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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