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Klein -- Phyllis J. Beach Klein, 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, died Tuesday, November 17, 1998, following an extended period of failing health marked by pulmonary illness and Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Milton, MA on April 6, 1923, the only child of Wayne and Mary Elizabeth Johnson, and grew up in New England. She was survived by her daughter, Mary Louise (Beach) Davis; son-in-law, Thorne Davis; grandson, Sean Davis all of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Jennifer (Davis) Green and her husband, Rob Green of Thornton, CO; and other cousins in New England. She is preceded is death by her parents; first husband, Edmund Beach of Cape Elizabeth, ME; and second husband, Stanley Klein of Shaker Heights, OH. Mrs. Klein served as a professional secretary for most of her adult life, retiring from employment as a medical transcriptionist with the UNM Mental Health Center in 1991. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and friend who will be remembered for her beautiful smile, love for others, generosity, and the ability to"err on the slide of grace". Our love and deepest thanks to Cuesta Manor care givers Patsy Ortiz, Rose Cutrer, Stephanie Lovato, Tanya Duquette and Cynthia Lovato; Lovelace Hospice nurses, Barbara Buchard and Connie Hammell; and Dr. Louis F. Trost and Dr. Allen B. Adolphe. Services will be held, Friday, 3:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE with Marc Davidson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. John's United Methodist Church (Fit for Fifty), 2626 Arizona NE, 87110, or to one's favorite charity. Interment will take place at a later date at Rose Hill Cemetery in Fairlawn, OH. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu November 19, 1998