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Helen Ross Haynes, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, February 2, 2003, at the age of 85. She was a devoted wife and mother of seven, married for 31 years to the late George Ross, MD, and afterwards to the late Leo Haynes. Born Helen ¯Joy¯ Lewis in 1917, she was the youngest of three children. After spending her early years on a farm in upstate New York, she and her family moved to New York City. There, she attended Hunter College and received her nursing diploma in 1940 from Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing. She later served as a nurse in the United States Army. After marrying, she and her husband, George, eventually settled in Albuquerque in 1951, where they lovingly raised all seven children. Helen also became a great patron of the arts, supporter of Israel, avid reader, bridge player, and friend to many. She is survived by her daughters Peggy Dotson and Carolyn Herbert, both of Albuquerque; and her sons Jeffrey Ross, MD, of Santa Fe, Michael Ross, MD, of Denver, CO., Andrew Ross of Piedmont, CA., Clifford Ross and Thomas Ross, both of Santa Fe. She is also survived by their spouses and mates, James Dotson, Kristie Ross, Astrid Ross, Lisa Bagnatori, Elizabeth Hahn and John Weaver, and by 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Thursday, at 1:30 p.m., at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Hadassah Hospital in Israel, payable to Hadassah, 1554 Eagle Ridge Lane NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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