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Lineberry -- Edwin Charles Lineberry, a Taos native since the 1930's, was given his angel wings on Sunday, July 28, 2002, five days after his birthday. He is survived by his loving wife, Novella; and his two devoted daughters, Kathy Deubel and husband, Richard of Albuquerque, and Deborah Salazar and husband, Joe of Santa Fe; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Duane VanVechten Lineberry; by parents, William C. Lineberry and Cleopatra DeBolt Lineberry; brother, William C. Lineberry, Jr.; sister, Clarice Jane Lineberry Anderson. Mr. Lineberry was born in Olney Springs, Colorado. The family later moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico where he attended and graduated from Santa Fe High School. After graduation he worked with his father who was a building contractor. Some buildings to his credit include the Telephone Company building in Kansas City, MO., the Masonic Lodge building in Crested Butte, CO., and the dormitories at Adams State College in Alamosa, Co. In 1959, construction began on the Kachina Lodge in Taos, NM. It was completed in 1960. He owned and operated the lodge until October 30, 1980. Mr. Lineberry was one of the founding members of the Taos Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the Taos Lions Club for 59 years. He was a member of Bent Lodge #42 for 55 years and was a Master Mason. He was also a member of the Ballut Abyad Temple for over 50 years. He also belonged to The Order of the Eastern Star, Valley Chapter #68. Mr. Linberry was a lifelong Republican who once ran for State Treasurer and the Taos Mayor's Office. He served several terms on the New Mexico State Parole Board. For all of his strength he had incredible softness and was generous to special charities including The American Cancer Society, Alzheimer's research, American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., Easter Seals, Shriner's Crippled Children Hospitals, Carrie Tingley Children's Hospital, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of American, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and others too numerous to mention. Having graduated from the New York Institute of Photography, he was an accomplished photographer with an eye for capturing nature's beauty. He was a friend to the early artists of Taos and developed a love and appreciation of their work which led to his most recent accomplishment-the VanVechten Lineberry Taos Art Museum built as a tribute to the late Duane VanVechten Lineberry. He was the"most wonderful husband in the world", a"fabulous" father, and a"very loving and gentle" grandfather, and loyal friend. He had a special love for his niece, Cindy Parent, who came from Arizona numerous times to help care for him. A special thank you to Joe Bob and Pat Baker of Amarillo, Texas for the many hours spent being loyal and devoted friends always willing to go"the extra mile". The family thanks the many doctors and medical staff who cared for Mr. Lineberry so many times. A special appreciation is extended to Dr. Michael Kaufman, Taos Medical Center, for many years of exceptional care. A private memorial celebration of the life of Edwin Charles Lineberry will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one of Mr. Lineberry's special charities. There are no words that can describe how much he will be missed.
        Published on: Sun August 04, 2002