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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
SHIPLET, DONNA MAY (SMITH) Age 67, passed away with her daughters by her side on January 26, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM due to complications with pneumonia. Donna was born on April 18, 1947 in Clayton, NM to George and Winifred Smith. She grew up in Tucumcari, NM and graduated from The University of New Mexico in 1969 with a degree in Education. She married Charles Wayne Shiplet in 1970. Donna was a teacher for six years and then dedicated her life to her family. She helped her husband build his Veterinary business, Thunderbird Animal Clinic and volunteered her time to girl scouts, Eldorado High School cheerleading, New Mexico Ballet Company, Lana's School of Dance, and special education classrooms. Donna was a creative person and loved working on multiple crafts. Her biggest joy in life was her two daughters, her family, and friends and was known for doing anything for them. Donna is survived by her daughters, Keri Shiplet and Jennifer Dodrill (Brad); and her grandson, Jayden Dodrill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne (2005). A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015, 11:00 a.m., at First Christian Church, 10101 Montgomery NE 87111, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Donna's life. Condolences may be sent to 7458 Prairie Rd. NE 87109. Please visit our online guestbook for Donna at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Sat January 31, 2015
SHIPLET, DONNA MAY (SMITH) Age 67, passed away with her daughters by her side on January 26, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM due to complications with pneumonia. Donna was born on April 18, 1947 in Clayton, NM to George and Winifred Smith. She grew up in Tucumcari, NM and graduated from The University of New Mexico in 1969 with a degree in Education. She married Charles Wayne Shiplet in 1970. Donna was a teacher for six years and then dedicated her life to her family. She helped her husband build his Veterinary business, Thunderbird Animal Clinic and volunteered her time to girl scouts, Eldorado High School cheerleading, New Mexico Ballet Company, Lana's School of Dance, and special education classrooms. Donna was a creative person and loved working on multiple crafts. Her biggest joy in life was her two daughters, her family, and friends and was known for doing anything for them. Donna is survived by her daughters, Keri Shiplet and Jennifer Dodrill (Brad); and her grandson, Jayden Dodrill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne (2005). A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015, 11:00 a.m., at First Christian Church, 10101 Montgomery NE 87111, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Donna's life. Condolences may be sent to 7458 Prairie Rd. NE 87109. Please visit our online guestbook for Donna at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Fri January 30, 2015
SHIPLET, DONNA MAY (SMITH) Age 67, passed away with her daughters by her side on January 26, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM due to complications with pneumonia. Donna was born on April 18, 1947 in Clayton, NM to George and Winifred Smith. She grew up in Tucumcari, NM and graduated from The University of New Mexico in 1969 with a degree in Education. She married Charles Wayne Shiplet in 1970. Donna was a teacher for six years and then dedicated her life to her family. She helped her husband build his Veterinary business, Thunderbird Animal Clinic and volunteered her time to girl scouts, Eldorado High School cheerleading, New Mexico Ballet Company, Lana's School of Dance, and special education classrooms. Donna was a creative person and loved working on multiple crafts. Her biggest joy in life was her two daughters, her family, and friends and was known for doing anything for them. Donna is survived by her daughters, Keri Shiplet and Jennifer Dodrill (Brad); and her grandson, Jayden Dodrill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne (2005). A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015, 11:00 a.m., at First Christian Church, 10101 Montgomery NE 87111, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Donna's life. Condolences may be sent to 7458 Prairie Rd. NE 87109. Please visit our online guestbook for Donna at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Thu January 29, 2015
PEARSON, DONALD WILLIS Donald Willis Pearson, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away surrounded by loved ones after losing his battle to cancer on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 12:55 a.m. He is survived by wife, Betty Ruth Jensen; four children, Beth Tuckfield (Cary), Cody Pearson (Julie Ash), Cory Pearson and Lori Smith (Kevin); 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and four siblings. A public viewing will be Friday, January 30, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. at FRENCH Lomas. A second viewing will be Saturday, January 31, 2015, 9:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4109 Eubank Blvd NE. Funeral Services will follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in Safford, Arizona at the Safford Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Humanitarian Aid Fund. Please visit our online guestbook for Donald at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Sun January 25, 2015
SEYMOUR, SHIRLEY ANN Age 70, of Albuquerque, died peacefully at home on January 20, 2015. She was born to the late David and Hattie Smith, May 3, 1944 in Kings Mountain, N.C. Shirley married John Jay Seymour Jr. on April 16, 1965. She then went on to earn her BA with honors in elementary education from High Point University in High Point, N.C. Shirley taught 6th grade at Tyro Elementary in Lexington, N.C. for five years. Upon moving to Albuquerque, NM in 1978, Shirley earned her Masters in adult education from UNM. And soon after, began her 25 year career with Qwest Communications. Shirley was an active member of the LDS Academy Heights Ward. She loved collecting seashells and rocks everywhere she went. She was an avid back packer and a voracious reader. She loved scouring shelves, looking for chicken and rooster items to decorate her kitchen and house. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John Jay Seymour Jr., retiree of Albuquerque Academy; her daughters Cindy Seymour of Albuquerque, Kari Newport and husband Aaron Newport of Rio Rancho, NM. Shirley doted on her two grandsons Dylan and Hunter Newport of Rio Rancho, NM. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Maxine Seymour of Albuquerque, and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by sisters Juanita Reeves, Laura Fulp and brother David Smith Jr. Services to celebrate Shirley's life will take place on Saturday, January 24th, 2015, 3:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 1100 Montano Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Published on: Sat January 24, 2015
SEYMOUR, SHIRLEY ANN Age 70, of Albuquerque, died peacefully at home on January 20, 2015. She was born to the late David and Hattie Smith, May 3, 1944 in Kings Mountain, N.C. Shirley married John Jay Seymour Jr. on April 16, 1965. She then went on to earn her BA with honors in elementary education from High Point University in High Point, N.C. Shirley taught 6th grade at Tyro Elementary in Lexington, N.C. for five years. Upon moving to Albuquerque, NM in 1978, Shirley earned her Masters in adult education from UNM. And soon after, began her 25 year career with Qwest Communications. Shirley was an active member of the LDS Academy Heights Ward. She loved collecting seashells and rocks everywhere she went. She was an avid back packer and a voracious reader. She loved scouring shelves, looking for chicken and rooster items to decorate her kitchen and house. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John Jay Seymour Jr., retiree of Albuquerque Academy; her daughters Cindy Seymour of Albuquerque, Kari Newport and husband Aaron Newport of Rio Rancho, NM. Shirley doted on her two grandsons Dylan and Hunter Newport of Rio Rancho, NM. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Maxine Seymour of Albuquerque, and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by sisters Juanita Reeves, Laura Fulp and brother David Smith Jr. Services to celebrate Shirley's life will take place on Saturday, January 24th, 2015, 3:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 1100 Montano Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Published on: Fri January 23, 2015
SEYMOUR, SHIRLEY ANN Age 70, of Albuquerque, died peacefully at home on January 20, 2015. She was born to the late David and Hattie Smith, May 3, 1944 in Kings Mountain, N.C. Shirley married John Jay Seymour Jr. on April 16, 1965. She then went on to earn her BA with honors in elementary education from High Point University in High Point, N.C. Shirley taught 6th grade at Tyro Elementary in Lexington, N.C. for five years. Upon moving to Albuquerque, NM in 1978, Shirley earned her Masters in adult education from UNM. And soon after, began her 25 year career with Qwest Communications. Shirley was an active member of the LDS Academy Heights Ward. She loved collecting seashells and rocks everywhere she went. She was an avid back packer and a voracious reader. She loved scouring shelves, looking for chicken and rooster items to decorate her kitchen and house. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John Jay Seymour Jr., retiree of Albuquerque Academy; her daughters Cindy Seymour of Albuquerque, Kari Newport and husband Aaron Newport of Rio Rancho, NM. Shirley doted on her two grandsons Dylan and Hunter Newport of Rio Rancho, NM. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Maxine Seymour of Albuquerque, and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by sisters Juanita Reeves, Laura Fulp and brother David Smith Jr. Services to celebrate Shirley's life will take place on Saturday, January 24th, 2015 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 1100 Montano Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Published on: Thu January 22, 2015
KERSEY, JAMES A. W. James A. W. Kersey of McKinleyville, CA formerly of Livermore, CA passed away December 26 with family members by his side. He fought a long battle with prostate cancer earning the admiration of friends, family, doctors and nurses with his careful attention to detail and upbeat attitude. James (Jim) was born in Chattanooga, TN to James and Lorene Kersey on February 7, 1936. He served in the Naval Reserve for several years while attending Cogswell Polytechnical College and worked at Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM. He transferred to Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore where he continued college courses at night and became an electronics engineer, achieving the level of Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff, the highest level for non-management employees. Being considered a mentor was important to him; he was always pleased to share his knowledge with co-workers among whom he was known as a top-notch problem solver. His marriage to the late Carolyn Burris brought two sons and his later marriage to Karen Lammerts added her three sons to the family. He made time to coach several Little League teams and became President of the League enjoying the many young people with whom he came in contact. During his sons' high school days he could be found in the garage helping rebuild a car engine and his sons and their friends learned a lot from him. Upon retiring from Sandia with 44 years of service, he moved to McKinleyville, CA in what he liked to call "God's Country" - the Pacific Coast north of Eureka, CA. He loved trading on the stock market, photography and computer technology and stayed close with grandchildren through computer games becoming known as the "Pokemon Grandpa" to many of his grandchildren. Jim is survived by Karen, his loving wife of 34 years; son Randy of Groveland, CA; son Glenn of Livermore, CA; son John and wife Resi of Holzkirchen, Germany; son Jerry and wife Carmen of Singapore; and son Jeff and wife Kelly of Tacoma, WA; eleven grandchildren; two sisters, Judy Randall and husband Bruce of Lincoln, CA and Sandi Smith and husband Rich of Pollock Pines, CA; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lorene, and by three sisters, Gwen Wilbur of Pinole, CA. JoAnn Johnson of Ukiah, CA. and Charlynn Kersey of Tennessee. Jim, we all miss you and your great advice; we love you and all you stood for. This quote from a card says it all, "Some men leave their mark on the world by the way they live and the difference they make in the lives they touch." This was so true of Jim. A private family memorial service will be held when his cremains are scattered this coming summer. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Humboldt, the American Cancer Society or to Dr. Fratkin's ResolutionCare, an end-of-life palliative care organization, will be appreciated.
Published on: Tue January 20, 2015
SMITH, ADELINE Formerly of Pena Blanca, NM, passed away on January 13, 2015 at her home in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Alex Smith; her children, Stanley Smith and Sydney Smith; her grandsons, Ryan and Ashley Smith; five great-grandchildren; as well as many other loving family members and friends. Adeline was a life-long resident of New Mexico having resided in Los Alamos, Pena Blanca, Cochiti Lake and Albuquerque. A Memorial Mass will be held for Adeline at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 815 Highway 22, Pena Blanca, NM 87041 on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Adeline at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Sun January 18, 2015
