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Edward Lynch Amonette, born 9 April 1924, completed his life's journey on March 21, 2003, after a courageous 19-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Bea; three children from his first marriage, James Edward Amonette of Richland, WA, Philip Michael Amonette of Silt, CO, and Elizabeth Rachel Amonette Walter of Salem, NH; two step-daughters, Maribeth Kilgore and Rebecca Sue Baumann; five grandchildren, Patricia Morgan Amonette, Reuben Amonette Garst, Jeannelle Anne Amonette, Anneliese Michelle Walter, and Katharina Christine Walter; six step-grandchildren, Scott Kilgore, Jason Kilgore, Shauna Torrez, Danny Torrez, Amanda Torrez, and Callista Torrez; and one great-grandchild, Kalob Defiance Amonette and one step-great-grandchild, Elijah Montoya. He was preceded in death by his sisters Hazel, Grace, and Louise, and by his first wife, Barbara Ann. Born in Lander, Wyoming, Ed grew up in Elko, Nevada and graduated from Elko High School in 1942. He was an Eagle Scout and supported scouting in many capacities during his life. He served as a meteorologist in the U.S. Army during the Second World War. After the war, he attended the University of Colorado, graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked for several years at Sandia National Laboratories before going into business on his own as an electronic manufacturer's representative. He served as a Trustee for the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque for many years, was executive director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation for two years, and was an avid member of Toastmaster's International. Ed had a life-long love of the outdoors and spent much of his time camping, hunting, and fishing with his family and friends, often packing into the wilderness with a string of horses. For a number of years, he ran a guiding and outfitting business for hunters. He also kept a small ranch south of Mountainair, where he spent many wonderful times with family and friends. In his later years, he enjoyed writing short stories and poems, many of which reflected his dry, droll wit. A memorial service is planned for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in honor of his memory to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, Inc., 1250 Hylan Boulevard, Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305-1946, 800-223-2732, www.apdaparkinson.org(http: //www.apdaparkinson.org). As Ed wrote in one of his more serious poems,"Softly blows the night wind, a lullaby. I yield to its gentle persuasion. The deer are safe and I can sleep." French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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