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Obituary for Stabler


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday January 25, 2003

William Lowe Stabler, 75, a resident of Albuquerque for 37 years, died Thursday, January 23, 2003, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Donna Stabler of Albuquerque; sisters, Nancy Stamper of Springfield, OH, Jeanne Long of Middletown, OH, Susan Keuthan of Palm Bay, FL; and brother, Thomas Stabler of Middletown, OH. He is also survived by sons; Russell Stabler of Mt. View, CA, Mark Stabler and wife, Kathleen of Albuquerque, Michael Hall of Germantown, OH, James Hall and wife, Denise of Middletown, OH; daughters, Elizabeth Hallett and husband, Russell of Belen, Amy Lord and husband, James of Albuquerque; as well as 12 grandchildren. His wife, Mary Jane Matson Stabler and his son, Timothy Stabler preceded him in death. Bill was born in Middletown, OH and earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. He was a member of the Catholic Church and quite active at Prince of Peace in Albuquerque. Bill was in the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service where he was a Regional Engineer. He was President of the Mile High Optimist and served on Sandia Heights Board of Directors for many years. He was also a past Air Observer in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Rosary will be recited Monday, January 27, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at 11:00 a.m., at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 12500 Carmel Avenue NE, with Father Antonio Mondragon, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Mile High Optimist Club, c/o Henry Hanson, 3607 Colorado Court NE, 87110. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400