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Sloane -- Elaine Triche Sloane, a resident of Albuquerque, born March 4, 1924, died Saturday, July 14, 2001. She is survived by her husband of almost 52 years, Ralph G. Sloane; son, Ralph Sloane, Jr and wife, Terry and their children, Marie, Jean, and Frank, all of Farmington, son, Andrew Sloane and wife, Beth and their children, Jennifer, Rebecca, and Emily of Mechanicsville, VA; and daughter, D'Elaine Sloane Patrick and husband, Mike and their daughters, Allison, Michelle, and Elise of San Luis Obispo. CA. Elaine was a native of Baton Rouge, LA. She attended Louisiana State University (LSU) where she majored in voice for two years and graduated with a double major in history and physical education. While in college, she was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority and last year received their highest honor, The Rose, for her 50 years of dedication. She was also captain of the LSU swim team while on a scholarship there. In February of 1946, she met returning veteran, Ralph G. Sloane at LSU. She graduated and taught for two years in Monroe, LA, before she and Ralph married in August of 1949. After recuperating from pneumonia, severe asthma gripped her. She, Ralph, and their young son, Ralph Jr., were forced to relocate out west for a better climate. Her health began to return and she got a job teaching girls PE in APS. She held this position for 20 years, retiring in 1983. During this time, she and Ralph were blessed with another son, Andrew, and a daughter, D�Elaine. To all who knew her, she was always an energetic woman. She loved to sing in the church choir, garden, travel and support AAUW. Some of her fondest memories were of the beauty and colors surrounding the family cabin near the Brazos River in northern New Mexico. Services will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2001, 11:00 a.m., St. Johns United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, with Rev. Charlie Price officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Cyrus, Rick Crouse, Roy Johnson, John Thomas Shelby Copeland, and Gene Richardson. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, July 17, 2001, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, 87110, for the Adult Choir, Youth Choir, and Joy Singers.
        Published on: Tue July 17, 2001