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Greg Cone, 53, a resident of Albuquerque died Saturday, May 19, 2001, having valiantly battled cancer for 18 years. Greg was senior patent attorney for Sandia National Laboratory, a Viet Nam Veteran, gentleman farmer, an avid outdoorsman with a great zest for life. Greg ran a half marathon to celebrate his fiftieth birthday which exemplifies his commitment to health and the joyous pursuit of physical excellence. Greg's two greatest passions were wife, Melinda; and eleven year old daughter, Hannah. Greg and Melinda shared many projects together such as building hay bale fences, planting an orchard and many other tangible demonstrations of their love for each other and the home they built together. He was an adoring husband. Greg shared his love of the outdoors and his great curiosity with daughter, Hannah; rock-climbing, skiing, fishing, and even building a telescope. He was an adoring father. Greg loved his work and co-workers from Sandia National Laboratories, where work, intellect, humor and a sense of camaraderie were shared. Greg valued life, it showed in his volunteer efforts with Mountain Rescue. Greg is remembered for his easy smile, his brilliant mind, his great laugh and an incredible talent at the backyard grill. Greg is survived by wife, Melinda; daughter, Hannah; mother-in-law, Shirley Asolas; and Melinda's three brothers and their families, Jim, Brett and Renee; Nick, Kathy, and Andrew; Brad, Sandi, Nicholas, Brianna and Danielle; cousins and innumerable wonderful friends and co-workers. Memorial Service will be held at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE on Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice, Mountain Rescue or any charity of your choice.
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