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Jean Loomis, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1941, died Friday, November 23, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Richard E. Loomis, of Albuquerque; daughters, Melinda Fitzpatrick and husband, Brian, and Patsy Chavez, all of Albuquerque, and Tammy Benolkin and husband, Michael of Fort Wayne, IN; son, Richard R. Loomis of Albuquerque; grandsons, Brian T. Fitzpatrick of Washington, D.C., and Jason Chavez and Derek Chavez, both of Albuquerque; and granddaughters; Megan Fitzpatrick and Rachel Chavez, both of Albuquerque. Jean was born February 5, 1923 in Quanah, TX. She was a former member of the West Mesa Garden Club, a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association for 25 years, and was a founder and lifetime member of the Rio Grande Rabbit Association. She led 4-Hrs in photography and rabbits. Jean was an avid mentor and collector of antiques, especially dolls, since 1972. Services will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2001, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Reverend Raymond Loomis officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Brian Fitzpatrick, Michael Benolkin, Alan Staehlin, Richard R. Loomis, Jason Chavez and Derek Chavez. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, Inc., 615 Virginia SE, 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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