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LEE, NANCY MILLS Nancy Mills Lee, 87, died on January 12, 2015, in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Day Lee; daughter, Pamela Lee Cranston (Edward) of Oakland, CA; daughter-in-law, Margaret Lee of New Ipswich, NH; granddaughter, Rebecca Lee of New York City; brother, John Welch Mills (Louise) of Kenilworth, IL. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur Thoburn Mills, Jr. and Margaret Welch Mills, and her son, David Currie Lee. Born on February 17, 1927, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Nancy was an alumna of Flora Stone Mather and Laurel Schools in Cleveland. She attended Smith College and earned a bachelor's degree in English and drama from Case Western Reserve University. She did additional coursework in drama at both Smith and Bates Colleges. After WW II, she worked in Paris for the Economic Cooperation Administration (ECA), which was known as the Marshall Plan. On September 9, 1950, Nancy married Day Lee, son of Ronald Currie Lee and Louise Day Putnam Lee, at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Shaker Heights. Passionate about theater and music, Nancy performed and directed in three acting companies: the Dramalites in Washington, CT; the Stockade Players in Deerfield, MA; and the Arena Civic Theater in Greenfield, MA. She also taught drama and English at Bement and Stoneleigh-Burnham Schools as well as English at the American School in Lugano, Switzerland. Nancy served as the church organist and director of the junior choir at the UCC Church in Washington, CT, and she sang in the Pioneer Valley Symphony Chorus (MA) for three decades. In addition to her involvement in the performing arts, Nancy was a published writer, archivist, and researcher for the Keene Valley (NY) Library and the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (MA), where she served as a docent for Historic Deerfield. In 2006, her monograph, Samuel Willard: Minister, Educator, Musician, Agent of Change, was published by the PVMA. Nancy loved life. As a young woman, she enjoyed horseback riding, sailing, and swimming. She was also an avid reader of mysteries and literature, particularly the works of Jane Austen. Throughout her life, she traveled widely, dabbled in photography, completed the daily New York Times crossword puzzle, and adored standard poodles. Above all, Nancy was the heart of the Lee family, opening her summer home to every generation for over 40 years. She will be fondly remembered. Gifts in Nancy's memory can be sent to the Keene Valley Library, P.O. Box 86, Keene Valley, NY 12942, or to the Pioneer Valley Symphony and Chorus, 91 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301. A Memorial Service to celebrate Nancy's life will be held at the Congregational Church in Keene Valley, NY, in the summer of 2015. Please visit our online guestbook for Nancy at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Sun February 01, 2015
STERNE, BRYCE WARE Bryce (Ware) Sterne, 72, Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 23, 2015 after a brief illness. Born September 23, 1942 in Amarillo, TX, he grew up in Severance, KS and lived in St. Joseph, MO, Davenport, IA, Indianapolis, IN and Toledo, OH. He moved to NM in 1986 establishing a Dr. Vinyl franchise in Albuquerque / Rio Rancho with his son, Douglas. Ware was a man that was passionate about golf and his family. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, crafting many beautiful items for friends and family. Surviving are his sons, Douglas Detwieler and wife Tami, Rio Rancho, NM; son, Dean Sterne, Tempe AZ; brother Kenneth Sterne and wife Judith, Alexandria VA; grandson, Jared Detwieler; granddaughter, Kaitlin Smith and husband, Matthew, Rio Rancho, NM; two great-granddaughters, Chyanne Bicknell and Tagan Smith; aunt, Phyllis Rumsey, Maryville, MO; cousins, Charlie Ware of Maryville, MO, Cynthia Grooms, Kansas City, MO, Barbara Collins, Highland, KS, and Karen Musselman, Arvada, CO. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Jean (Ware) Sterne and father Jack Bryce Sterne. A memorial will be held in the banquet room at the Prairie Star Restaurant (Santa Ana Golf Club) in Bernalillo, NM, on Saturday, February 14th at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org
Published on: Sun February 01, 2015
BUSH, BILLY The lives of Billy Bush, May 28, 1920 - November 19, 2014, and Margery Ann Hutsell Bush, January 10, 1922- September 2, 2012 will be celebrated at a memorial service on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Cathedral Church of St. John Episcopal, 318 Silver Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the USS Hornet Museum, 707 West Hornet Ave., Alameda, CA 94501, or the University of Idaho Foundation, Mary E. Forney Hall Room 117, 1210 Blake Ave., 875 Perimeter Dr. MS 3147, Moscow, ID 83844-3147
Published on: Sun February 01, 2015
HAVERLAND, CLARENCE LOUIS Clarence Louis Haverland was born March 1, 1925 in Oscar, TX to Emil and Mollie Haverland. His brothers are Emil Jr. (deceased), James (deceased), Ike, Gladys (deceased), Johnny (deceased), and sister Mollie. He is survived by his brother, Ike; sister, Mollie and sister-in-law, Dolores. He has three children, son Michael Louis Haverland and wife Tonya Haverland, daughter Suzanne Audine Haverland (deceased), and daughter Beatrice Bernice Hooper and husband John Hooper. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Shauna Allison and husband Nicholas Allison, Summer Haverland and husband Salvador Espinoza, Jessica Haverland, Halle Haverland, Rebecca Hooper and James Hooper. He is also survived by eleven great- grandchildren, Arielle, Barrett, J.J., David, Mikah, Samuel, Morgan, Eli, Nevaeh, Lilyahna, and Cecilya. He became interested in the subject of Geology as a young boy while in High School. He joined the Navy on August 25, 1942 at 17 years old, serving on the USS Enterprise CV-6, the most decorated ship in World War 2. When he left the Navy in January 1946, he began carpentry work with his brother Ike at Scott White Hospital in Belton, TX. This is where he met his future wife, Betty May Wainwright. It was love at first sight, and having the same birthday they frequently referred to each other by the nickname "Twin" although she was actually about 3 hours older than him. They were married in 1950 and had Michael in 1952, Suzanne in 1955, and Beatrice in 1957. He attended Baylor University for his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, and graduated in May, 1954 while Betty worked as a nurse. He briefly went to work for an oil company in Texas and in 1956, he got a job in Albuquerque working for the US government at the US Soil and Water Conservation department. He worked there for the rest of his career until he retired in 1977. As a geologist, he helped to build many dams but some of his best work were the dams he didn't build. In Happy Valley, Carlsbad, he breeched a dam that would have ruptured during the next strong storm, thus saving the town below. In 1967, his son Michael was going to attend the 50 mile hike in Pecos Wilderness with his Boy Scout troop and Clarence didn't feel satisfied that only men could go on the 50 mile hike so he took his entire family. At the time, boy scouts only gave patches to men, so Clarence signed up his entire family, including his wife and daughters, under only initials ensuring everyone got a patch. His wife Betty, after a stroke following September 11, 2001, was placed in a nursing home for six years. He visited her twice a day, every day, until her death on March 22, 2007. He battled Lymph node Cancer, had a Quadruple Heart Bypass, and had an Abdominal Aortic Aneurism, all of which he beat and came back stronger from. At the time of his passing, he was fighting congestive heart failure. On January 28, 2015, he returned from grocery shopping and after bringing all the groceries inside, he sat down to relax and passed away peacefully. The next morning, when he failed to arrive for morning coffee with his best friend Allyne, she called 911. He was sitting in the living room fully dressed, jacket zipped, gloves in hand and Enterprise hat on head. On March 1 of 2015, he would have been 90 years old. Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Clarence lived life to the fullest, is admired and respected by many, loved deeply by many, and passed away peacefully sitting in his favorite chair. Friends may visit FRENCH - Wyoming on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, February 5, 2015, 10:00 a.m., also at FRENCH - Wyoming. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Clarence at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Sun February 01, 2015
BRYANT, SHIRLEY Age 81, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on January 27, 2015. Shirley was born in Iowa City, IA on September 18, 1933 to parents, Don and Ida Darner. Shirley was a devoted and caring wife, mother and homemaker to her husband of 50 years, Billy R. Bryant and their five kids, the 5 D's, David, Dan, Debbie, Doug and Diana. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Billy R. Bryant, June 18, 2001; her parents, Don Darner and Ida Nelson and her sister, Martha Gravett of Longville, MN. Shirley is survived by her three sons and two daughters, David and Sherri Bryant of Sun City, AZ, Dan and Julie Bryant of Ruidoso, NM; Debbie and Bob Gage of Albuquerque, NM, Doug and Monique Bryant of Navajo Dam, NM and Diana and Dave Schlegel of Rio Rancho, NM; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Don Darner of Port Angeles, WA, Kirt Darner of Hodgekiss, CO and Guy Darner of Nyssa, OR. Memorial Service will be Thursday, February 5, 2015, 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Please visit our online guestbook for Shirley at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Sun February 01, 2015
OWENSBY, FRED H. age 91, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Tuesday January 27th at his home in Albuquerque surrounded by his children. He was born on August 22, 1923 in Koehler, NM, to the late Fred T. and Dulce Bowles Owensby. Fred graduated from Raton High School in 1941 and attended the University of New Mexico on a football scholarship. He left UNM to join the United States Marine Corps and served from 1943 to 1946. He married his high school sweetheart Jane Morrow in April, 1945, and they were married for 55 years until her passing in September, 2000. After being honorably discharged from the USMC, he returned to the family ranch. In addition to ranching, he worked as a livestock inspector and in 1966 was appointed Assistant Director of the New Mexico Livestock Board, which took him and his family to Albuquerque. In 1975, Fred and his family returned to the family ranch where he remained until the last several years of his life, when he moved back to Albuquerque. Fred played the trumpet and enjoyed playing in Pete Caldarelli's dance band, as well as in local musical productions at the Shuler Theater and at Easter sunrise services at Capulin Volcano. He loved his life as a rancher and spending time with his family. Fred is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jane; sons: Morrow and Patrick Owensby; sisters: Helen Walton, Sylvia Yardis, and Freida Giacomo; father and mother-in-law Raymond and Melba Morrow. He is survived by his daughters: Susan McCarthy (Pat) of Albuquerque, Sally Lemons (Mike), of Raton; sons: Stewart Owensby (Sue) of the Raymond Morrow Ranch, Craig Owensby (Jane) of Peralta, NM, daughter-in-law Mary Alice Owensby of the Owensby Ranch, and brother Guy Owensby (Pat) of Severna Park, Maryland. Fred is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandaughter, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. In lieu opf flowers the family requests that donations be made to one of the following charities: Wounded Warriors Project, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Kidney Foundation, or a charity of your choice. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, February 5th from 5 pm to 7 pm in the chapel of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Friday, February 6th at 10 am at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Immediately following the service a reception will be held at the Raton Elks Lodge. A private family burial will take place at the Raymond Morrow Ranch. Arrangements for Fred Owensby are un the care and direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home of Raton.
Published on: Sun February 01, 2015
BUSH, BILLY The lives of Billy Bush, May 28, 1920 - November 19, 2014, and Margery Ann Hutsell Bush, January 10, 1922- September 2, 2012 will be celebrated at a memorial service on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Cathedral Church of St. John Episcopal, 318 Silver Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the USS Hornet Museum, 707 West Hornet Ave., Alameda, CA 94501, or the University of Idaho Foundation, Mary E. Forney Hall Room 117, 1210 Blake Ave., 875 Perimeter Dr. MS 3147, Moscow, ID 83844-3147
Published on: Sat January 31, 2015
BUSH, BILLY The lives of Billy Bush, May 28, 1920 - November 19, 2014, and Margery Ann Hutsell Bush, January 10, 1922- September 2, 2012 will be celebrated at a memorial service on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Cathedral Church of St. John Episcopal, 318 Silver Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the USS Hornet Museum, 707 West Hornet Ave., Alameda, CA 94501, or the University of Idaho Foundation, Mary E. Forney Hall Room 117, 1210 Blake Ave., 875 Perimeter Dr. MS 3147, Moscow, ID 83844-3147
Published on: Fri January 30, 2015
STICE, KENNETH JR. Ken Stice JR. went to his Lord and Savior on January 26, 2015. He was born on September 15, 1944 in El Paso, TX to Kenneth and Jean Stice. Ken is survived by his best friend and wife of 42 years Kay Stice, his son Trey and his wife Carrie and the loves of his life, his granddaughters Kelsey, Kenzie and Kaylee. He was preceded in death by his sister Sharon David and his son David Stice. Ken graduated and played football for El Paso High and UTEP where he excelled. He worked for Kraft foods until he found his true calling as a broadcast advertiser for over 30 years. He loved golf and working on his home. Ken was the consummate professional with a knack for making people smile. His life was dedicated to being the best husband, dad, grandpa, son and friend he could be each day. This world has lost a great man but heaven has gained an even better angel. Services will be held at St. Clement's 810 N. Campbell St, El Paso, TX on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 3:00 pm. Donations can be made in Ken's honor to the Alzheimer's Association of El Paso. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192
Published on: Fri January 30, 2015
VANDERWALL, DONNA LEE Donna Lee Vanderwall, age 79, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, moved to her permanent home with the Lord Sunday, January 25, 2015 while surrounded by loving family. Donna was born on September 19, 1935 to Lawrence and Maurine Staab in Lincoln, Nebraska. Marrying and moving to Southern California, she began her career with the telephone company from which she retired early from a management position in 1981 and began a second career. After attending school, she obtained her therapist license, and began this second career as a family therapist. Retiring again in 2000, she bought a large farm in Tennessee, which she developed for a season of her life before retiring the third time and moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico to be near family. She spent the last three years of her life volunteering in her church, counseling as a chaplain, teaching classes, developing programs and demonstrating how a life spent for others is the most joyful of all. Celebration of her life will be 3pm on Friday, January 30th, at Calvary Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd NE, ABQ with Skip Heitzig officiating.
Published on: Fri January 30, 2015
