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ADAMS, JOHN J Q Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, on October 20, 2013, at the age of 93 left this earth for a better seat to watch his beloved St Louis Cardinals in the World Series. John is survived by wife Shirley at the family home; his sons Jay (Pam) Silver City, NM, Brian, Albuquerque, NM, Ken (Sally), Albuquerque; grandchildren Amanda, Ron, Jared, Bryce and Tracey; great- grandchildren Jay and Aralyn; and numerous nieces and nephews. There was nothing more important in this world or more rewarding to John than his family. John was born May 1, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His early years were spent in British Columbia Canada and Palo Alto California. He was extremely proud to be a United States Army Veteran having spent three and one half years in the South Pacific during World War II as a Combat Infantryman attaining the rank of Master Sargent. John was recalled to service for the Korean War. Visiting a wounded friend in an army hospital after the war he met army nurse Shirley F. Robinson of Rush City, Minnesota who became the love of his life. They were married August 30, 1946 in Tacoma Washington. John subsequently embarked on a 33 year career with the Atomic Energy Commission (later the Department of Energy) beginning in Los Alamos, New Mexico taking him to serving on Aircraft Carriers at sea, Louisiana and culminating in Albuquerque. His specialty was security of Nuclear materials transport and weapons development facilities. One highlight of his career was a ten year attachment to the NASA Space Program where he met and worked with many of the Astronauts of the Apollo space program. Upon his retirement John & Shirley enjoyed traveling the breath of the United States and Canada in their RV's from Motorhomes to 5th wheel trailers visiting friends and family all along the way. A particular favorite was British Columbia Canada and Northwest Montana. A lifelong avid golfer he was still playing 9 holes twice a week at 90 years old. He loved all the public courses in Albuquerque with a particular love of the University of New Mexico North course. John was one of the first to purchase season tickets to support the UNM Basketball Lady Lobos from their inception and attended his last game last season a consummate fan to his last day. John was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Bea Adams and recently a very close brother-in-law Vern Dahlberg. His Springer Spaniels Trouble, Silky, and Trouble II. Family will observe a private remembrance, John will be interred at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Published on: Fri October 25, 2013
ADAMS, JOHN J Q Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, on October 20, 2013, at the age of 93 left this earth for a better seat to watch his beloved St Louis Cardinals in the World Series. John is survived by wife Shirley at the family home; his sons Jay (Pam) Silver City, NM, Brian, Albuquerque, NM, Ken (Sally), Albuquerque; grandchildren Amanda, Ron, Jared, Bryce and Tracey; great- grandchildren Jay and Aralyn; and numerous nieces and nephews. There was nothing more important in this world or more rewarding to John than his family. John was born May 1, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His early years were spent in British Columbia Canada and Palo Alto California. He was extremely proud to be a United States Army Veteran having spent three and one half years in the South Pacific during World War II as a Combat Infantryman attaining the rank of Master Sargent. John was recalled to service for the Korean War. Visiting a wounded friend in an army hospital after the war he met army nurse Shirley F. Robinson of Rush City, Minnesota who became the love of his life. They were married August 30, 1946 in Tacoma Washington. John subsequently embarked on a 33 year career with the Atomic Energy Commission (later the Department of Energy) beginning in Los Alamos, New Mexico taking him to serving on Aircraft Carriers at sea, Louisiana and culminating in Albuquerque. His specialty was security of Nuclear materials transport and weapons development facilities. One highlight of his career was a ten year attachment to the NASA Space Program where he met and worked with many of the Astronauts of the Apollo space program. Upon his retirement John & Shirley enjoyed traveling the breath of the United States and Canada in their RV's from Motorhomes to 5th wheel trailers visiting friends and family all along the way. A particular favorite was British Columbia Canada and Northwest Montana. A lifelong avid golfer he was still playing 9 holes twice a week at 90 years old. He loved all the public courses in Albuquerque with a particular love of the University of New Mexico North course. John was one of the first to purchase season tickets to support the UNM Basketball Lady Lobos from their inception and attended his last game last season a consummate fan to his last day. John was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Bea Adams and recently a very close brother-in-law Vern Dahlberg. His Springer Spaniels Trouble, Silky, and Trouble II. Family will observe a private remembrance, John will be interred at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Published on: Wed October 23, 2013
HATTON, ALTA L. age 93, passed away at home on Monday, September 23, 2013 surrounded by her family. She is now in the presence of her Lord whom she served faithfully. She was born near Mills, New Mexico and raised in Springer, New Mexico as a member of the large Howell family. Alta was a charter member of Albuquerque Bible Church. Raising a family, teaching numerous Bible studies and being a pastor's wife made for a full life. She was fearless and faced life head on. She left a great legacy of love, faithfulness and generosity. Alta was preceded in death by her beloved husband O. Carl Hatton. She is survived by daughter, Carla and husband Ken Leppke; son, Edwin and wife Carla Jo Hatton; daughter, Sandra and husband Terry Peterson and daughter, Martha and husband Warren Grunau; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and numerous other dear family and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano Rd. NW. Visitation will be on Friday, September 27, 2013 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 10:00am with Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to Gideons Intl., 3020 Camino Real Ct. NE, ABQ, NM. 87111 or to the "Missionary Fund" at Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano Rd. NW, ABQ., NM 87107. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ.,505-343-8008.
Published on: Fri September 27, 2013
HATTON, ALTA L. age 93, passed away at home on Monday, September 23, 2013 surrounded by her family. She is now in the presence of her Lord whom she served faithfully. She was born near Mills, New Mexico and raised in Springer, New Mexico as a member of the large Howell family. Alta was a charter member of Albuquerque Bible Church. Raising a family, teaching numerous Bible studies and being a pastor's wife made for a full life. She was fearless and faced life head on. She left a great legacy of love, faithfulness and generosity. Alta was preceded in death by her beloved husband O. Carl Hatton. She is survived by daughter, Carla and husband Ken Leppke; son, Edwin and wife Carla Jo Hatton; daughter, Sandra and husband Terry Peterson and daughter, Martha and husband Warren Grunau; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and numerous other dear family and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano Rd. NW. Visitation will be on Friday, September 27, 2013 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 10:00am with Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to Gideons Intl., 3020 Camino Real Ct. NE, ABQ, NM. 87111 or to the "Missionary Fund" at Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano Rd. NW, ABQ., NM 87107. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ.,505-343-8008.
Published on: Thu September 26, 2013
MORGAN, EUGENE "GENE" R. 1941-2013 Eugene R. Morgan, SMSGT USAF (ret.), age 71, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 12. He was a charter member of the Los Lunas Rotary Club, a member of the Blue Max Aviation Society Albuquerque, International Airport and A.O.P.A. Gene was born on September 21, 1941 in Utica, NY. He spent many years training, or on missions at the following: Big Bear Community College, Moses Lake, Washington; Community College of the Air Force, NCO Academy; Flight Engineer on Sikorsky HH-53 and HH-3 Helicopters; 1550th Kirtland AFB 1976-1982, Albuquerque, NM; Hill AFB, Ogden, UT; Francis E. Warren AFB, Cheyenne, WY; Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX; Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX; Larson AFB, Moses Lake, WA; Bent waters, Royal Air Force Base, England; Woodbridge England and lived in Ipswich England 1970-1974; 1975-1976 Assigned to the US Navy for search and rescue missions at Keflavik, Iceland; 1966-1967 Vietnam War Veteran, Air Rescue Det 14 39th Air Rescue stationed ? N?ng Saigon South Vietnam Nakhon Phanom, Udorn, Thailand; flew missions in M? Gi? Pass, North Vietnam, Vientiane, Laos and Cambodia; and flew missions in Malta, Cypress, Italy, Greenland, Norway, Crete, Morocco, Gibraltar and Spain. He retired after 20 years of honorable service, in which time he received the following medals: Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Stars, AF Longevity Service Award Ribbon with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Combat Readiness Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. His FAA Licenses were: Single, Multi-engine, instrument, air frame and power plant mechanic, Inspection Authorization. At one time he was a FAA Designated mechanic examiner who issued licensees to new mechanics. He also was part of the charter board for the aviation program curriculum at Central New Mexico Community College. Gene was the owner of Morgan Aviation in Midvalley Airpark, Los Lunas for over 30 years. His business was his love, and his passion for his aviation was where he restored, bought, sold, painted, and repaired general aviation aircraft. He was an avid deer and elk hunter and had many years of wonderful stories he would share. He had a passion for NFL Football and avid Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants fan. He made friends wherever he went, and is survived by countless friends and acquaintances throughout the aviation community and the world. He was preceded in death by Emerson Morgan Sr. and Beatrice Sheets Morgan; sisters, Janet Well and Nancy Nichol; and daughter, Michelle Cordero. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Judy; daughter, Melinda Morgan of Morrisville, NY; Michael Morgan and his wife Nicole of Los Lunas, NM; daughter, Heather Sanchez Morgan and her husband Richard Lee Sanchez Jr. of Fort Carson, CO; grandchildren, Joshua Springer of Munnsville, NY, Ryan Springer of Morrisville, NY, Carlos Cordero, Cassaundra Cordero, Cassie Cordero of Los Lunas, NM, and Leanne Morgan and Jonathan Morgan of Los Lunas, NM; great-grandchildren, Caleb Eugene Sanchez, Alexa Sanchez, Ava Sanchez of Fort Carson, CO, and Jasmine Springer of Munnsville, NY; sisters, Dorothy and her husband Ray Gunther of Hamilton, NY, Phyllis and her husband Charlie Faulkner of Lexington, KY, Dianne and husband Bill Gunthorpe of Morrisville, NY, and Barbara Springer and husband Tom of Madison, NY; brothers, Emerson Morgan Jr. of Bouckville, NY, Larry Morgan of Norwich, NY, and Alfred Morgan Sr. of Camden, NY. Gene was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who was loved dearly and respected by many. He will be greatly missed. Keep em flying! Services will be held Thursday, April 18th at San Clemente Parish Catholic Church, 244 Luna Ave NE, Los Lunas, NM, beginning at 8:30 a.m. with a visitation, the Rosary will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. A reception will follow services. Burial will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, April 23, at 11:15 a.m. with full military honors. In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to www.woundedwarriorproject.org PO BOX 758517 Topeka, KS 66675. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Los Lunas Chapel, 2211-D Main St. (505) 866-9992, where an online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com
Published on: Tue April 16, 2013
NORDHAUS, MARJORIE EVARTS Marjorie was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 28, 1920, the only child of Anna Moness and Edward Evarts. She attended Smith College, and in her junior year when WWII prevented her from studying abroad, she attended Radcliffe College for a year. There she met her first husband, George P. Springer, who was a student at Harvard on a Refugee Scholarship. Marge went on to attend Simmons College where she received her Master of Social Work. While living in Boston, George and Marge had three children. The family moved to New Haven, Connecticut, where Marge worked as a clinical social worker at the Yale Child Study Center, and George was the Assistant Dean of the Yale Graduate School. The Springers moved to NM in 1965 when George was appointed Dean of the Graduate School at UNM. Marge took a position at UNM and at the Albuquerque Child Guidance Clinic. Marge's second husband was Robert J. Nordhaus, (Bob), a New Mexico attorney, ski and tramway pioneer, and businessman. They enjoyed many happy years in the home they built at the foot of the Sandia Mountains. In later life they lived at the Montebello Senior Living Community. Marge continued to work at the Albuquerque Child Guidance Clinic until her retirement at age 80. Marge is survived by her son Peter Springer and daughter-in-law Gail Springer of Santa Fe; her daughter Lisbeth Springer of Santa Barbara, California; granddaughter Jillian Springer of Oakland, CA; step-sons Robert Nordhaus, Jr., Richard Nordhaus, William Nordhaus; step-daughter Betsy Messica, and their families. She was predeceased by her first husband George in 1972, her second husband Bob in 2007, and her son Paul in 2012. A gathering will be held at the Albuquerque Jewish Community Center at 5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 5:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to Futures for Children, (800) 545 6843, or to www.futuresforchildren.org
Published on: Sun March 10, 2013
NORDHAUS, MARJORIE EVARTS Marjorie was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 28, 1920, the only child of Anna Moness and Edward Evarts. She attended Smith College, and in her junior year when WWII prevented her from studying abroad, she attended Radcliffe College for a year. There she met her first husband, George P. Springer, who was a student at Harvard on a Refugee Scholarship. Marge went on to attend Simmons College where she received her Master of Social Work. While living in Boston, George and Marge had three children. The family moved to New Haven, Connecticut, where Marge worked as a clinical social worker at the Yale Child Study Center, and George was the Assistant Dean of the Yale Graduate School. The Springers moved to NM in 1965 when George was appointed Dean of the Graduate School at UNM. Marge took a position at UNM and at the Albuquerque Child Guidance Clinic. Marge's second husband was Robert J. Nordhaus, (Bob), a New Mexico attorney, ski and tramway pioneer, and businessman. They enjoyed many happy years in the home they built at the foot of the Sandia Mountains. In later life they lived at the Montebello Senior Living Community. Marge continued to work at the Albuquerque Child Guidance Clinic until her retirement at age 80. Marge is survived by her son Peter Springer and daughter-in-law Gail Springer of Santa Fe; her daughter Lisbeth Springer of Santa Barbara, California; granddaughter Jillian Springer of Oakland, CA; step-sons Robert Nordhaus, Jr., Richard Nordhaus, William Nordhaus; step-daughter Betsy Messica, and their families. She was predeceased by her first husband George in 1972, her second husband Bob in 2007, and her son Paul in 2012. A gathering will be held at the Albuquerque Jewish Community Center at 5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 5:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to Futures for Children, (800) 545 6843, or to www.futuresforchildren.org
Published on: Sat March 09, 2013
NORDHAUS, MARJORIE EVARTS Marjorie was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 28, 1920, the only child of Anna Moness and Edward Evarts. She attended Smith College, and in her junior year when WWII prevented her from studying abroad, she attended Radcliffe College for a year. There she met her first husband, George P. Springer, who was a student at Harvard on a Refugee Scholarship. Marge went on to attend Simmons College where she received her Master of Social Work. While living in Boston, George and Marge had three children. The family moved to New Haven, Connecticut, where Marge worked as a clinical social worker at the Yale Child Study Center, and George was the Assistant Dean of the Yale Graduate School. The Springers moved to NM in 1965 when George was appointed Dean of the Graduate School at UNM. Marge took a position at UNM and at the Albuquerque Child Guidance Clinic. Marge's second husband was Robert J. Nordhaus, (Bob), a New Mexico attorney, ski and tramway pioneer, and businessman. They enjoyed many happy years in the home they built at the foot of the Sandia Mountains. In later life they lived at the Montebello Senior Living Community. Marge continued to work at the Albuquerque Child Guidance Clinic until her retirement at age 80. Marge is survived by her son Peter Springer and daughter-in-law Gail Springer of Santa Fe; her daughter Lisbeth Springer of Santa Barbara, California; granddaughter Jillian Springer of Oakland, CA; step-sons Robert Nordhaus, Jr., Richard Nordhaus, William Nordhaus; step-daughter Betsy Messica, and their families. She was predeceased by her first husband George in 1972, her second husband Bob in 2007, and her son Paul in 2012. A gathering will be held at the Albuquerque Jewish Community Center at 5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 5:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to Futures for Children, (800) 545 6843, or to www.futuresforchildren.org
Published on: Fri March 08, 2013
MATTHEWS, PHYLLIS TERRY With sorrow at our loss but with joy at the gain that her faith assured her, the family of Phyllis Terry Matthews wishes to inform you that, on January 17, 2013, Phyllis left this earthly realm. Phyllis was born in Julesburg, Co., to Thomas C. and Esther Frederick Terry. She grew up near Alliance, NE, then lived in Julesburg, CO and Huntley, WY, where she attended high school. Living through the roaring 20's and drought and depression 30's did not prevent Phyllis from becoming a precocious, intelligent, vivacious and beautiful teenager; an outstanding basketball player and accomplished musician and a scholar. She received a scholarship to UW in Laramie, and studied literature and psychology. Illness interrupted her education, in her fourth year. Returning to Huntley, she met and married a fresh-faced, charming, farm boy-from-Maxwell/CSU Graduate and now teacher/coach at Huntley High School, Glenn Matthews. Glenn taught and coached and they welcomed their first child, Terry in 1942. They then moved to Glenn's hometown of Maxwell, NM, where he taught and coached. Their second son, Gary, was born in 1943. In 1944, Glenn entered the Navy and served 2 1/2 years during WW II. Returning to Maxwell, He left education to become a farmer and rancher with his father. Their third child, Mary Lynn, was born in 1948 and Janette, was born in 1952. They then moved into the house on Tinaja Avenue, which they shared for the next 44 years, and where Phyllis lived for the majority of her remaining 72 years. Phyllis was the quintessential stay-at-home homemaker. The challenges of a small, rural town, she met with patience, grace and determination. She was a fantastic cook and an accomplished seamstress, creating most of her young children's clothes. She nurtured a love of learning in her children, and encouraged participation in Cub Scouts, 4-H, music lessons and sports. She was a member of the Maxwell Methodist Church, and taught Sunday School. She was on the Maxwell School Board, in the Home Demonstration Club and member of the weekly Bridge Club. In the Order of the Eastern Star, she became Worthy Matron. With the children gone, and at the age of 60, she became a farmhand with Glenn, operating equipment and "bunking out" at the farm during irrigation and haying. She relished the role of grandmother beyond any other, and welcomed 13 grandchildren to their lives. During these years, Phyllis began her "seeking years", exploring her faith in greater depth. In 1993 she fulfilled a lifelong dream of being a writer, and prepared a column, "Soul Thoughts", for the Springer Tribune, in which she shared her thoughts on life, family and her faith. Glenn succumbed to cancer in 1994, and though it created a void in her life, even at 74, she began to explore new opportunities. She traveled to Great Britain and took a cruise up the NE U.S. coastline. She immersed herself in the study of the Bible and in her service to the (now) United Methodist Church, expanding her involvement in the U M W and the N M Annual Conference, and sharing her faith and wisdom with a whole new generation of her faith family. In 2006, Phyllis was selected to receive the Living Archives Award from the New Mexico Conference of the United Methodist Church. While contemplating the nature of support systems during Glenn's illness, Phyllis wrote in one "Soul Thoughts" entry: "All these things have made me think that God has a way of supplying people with the spirit that He divided among the elders so that we have a circle of support surrounding us and can experience a divided burden, much lighter for being shared by so many." How true and prophetic this was for her; as her own family and many in her church family were there for her as she slowed down and lost some of the independence she had treasured for so many years. Phyllis was also preceded in death by her parents; and by all of her siblings, save Adda, who resides in San Rafael, CA; and by: sisters-in-law--Ruth Jones, Opal Schneider and Marjorie Copeland. She is survived by her children--Terry (Susan) of Fort Collins, Colorado; Gary of Maxwell and Plano, Texas; Mary Lynn Matthews Smith of Maxwell, and Jan Donop (Larry) of Brady, Texas; and by 13 grandchildren; and 22 1/2 great-grandchildren; and by her sisters-in-law--Kathy Yaksich of Maxwell, Laura Pompeo (Tom) of Albuquerque, and Donna Terry of Reno, Nevada; as well as by really numerous nieces and nephews. Phyllis requested memorials be sent to the Maxwell United Methodist Church or to the charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held on March 16, 2013 at the Maxwell United Methodist Church. (Time: TBD).
Published on: Sun February 03, 2013
HUTSON, HELEN BLADES age 92 passed away on December 20, 2012 at Clovis Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Clovis, NM. Helen was born on April 24, 1920 in Lequire, Oklahoma to Jim and Carrie Blades. She married Roscoe Hutson on November 28, 1945. He preceded her in death on September 11, 1994. She had no children. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, two brothers and one nephew, Raymond Kite. She is survived by two sisters: Louise (Toby) Phipps of Clovis, NM; and Peggy Henbest of Rio Rancho, NM; fifteen nieces and nephews: Jimmy Blades and wife Linda, Marie Martin and husband Paul, Ray Blades, Sue Bolin, June Russell, Janie and husband Larry, Bobby Blades and wife Donna, Donald Blades, Cheryl Hatley, Donna Parker and husband Leo, Cindy Garrett and husband Eric, Bill Phipps and wife Lee Ellen, Robin Phipps and D'Shon McCarty and husband Rodney; numerous great-nieces and nephews and one brother in law: Henry Hutson. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Springer Cemetery in Springer, NM. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Steed-Todd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico (575) 763-5541. You may also sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com .
Published on: Sat December 22, 2012
