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Grince -- Donald Wilbur Grince, 76, a resident of Albuquerque for 16 years, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, July 5, 1999. Don was born on March 19, 1923, in Toledo, Ohio where he resided until his retirement from Libbey Owens Ford in 1983. He was a decorated World War II veteran and 32nd Degree Mason for over 50 years. Don belonged to Harbor Light Lodge of Toledo and Temple 6 Lodge of Albuquerque. He was also a current member of the Scottish Rite Body of Toledo and St. Luke Lutheran Church in Albuquerque. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Ruth Grince of Toledo, OH. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Penny (Ella Mae) Grince; daughters, Patricia Schuman and husband, Marvin of St. Louis, MO and Barbara L. Shirrod and husband, Terry of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Christina and Kimberley Shirrod of Albuquerque; brother, Jack Grince of Toledo, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews. Don was a loving husband, parent, and grandfather and an avid senior bowler. He will be remembered by all for his wonderful sense of humor and his love of life, family, friends, and God. He will be missed by all who knew him. Services will be Friday, July 9, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sunset Memorial Park, Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd, NE with Pastor David Cruson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Don Grince's name to Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital's in patient Hospice Unit, 8300 Constitution, NE, Albuquerque, NM. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Thu July 08, 1999