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CARLIN -- Elizabeth M. (Betty) died peacefully at home on Thursday, October 2, 2003. She was born on June 18, 1924, in Nashville, TN, to the late Charles and Elizabeth McMurry. She had been a resident of New Mexico for more than forty years. Betty will be remembered especially for her years of dedicated work with mentally-ill patients in hospitals from New Jersey to Oregon. She was honored by the Albuquerque community for her compassionate volunteer service with Lovelace Hospice. Betty believed in people and she practiced unconditional love. She was the center of a large extended family and had many "best friends." Her zest for life made every day an adventure. She was an artist and sculptor, a published poet, an award-winning newspaper food columnist and gourmet cook, an avid gambler, and the hands-on designer/ builder of two different homes. Betty was also a world traveler: from the calm blue Mediterranean Greek Islands to the Perlas Islands of Panama to white water rafting down the Colorado River Gorge. She is survived by her three sons Robert W. Thacher and wife, Kristin, of Sandia Park, NM, R. Mac Thacher and wife, Peggy, of New Lisbon, NJ, James L. Thacher and wife, Jewell Lee, of Kennett Square, PA; grandchildren Jonathan Thacher, Adam Thacher, Joanna Thacher, Lindsey Thacher, and Shannon Thacher; sister Jean M. Crowther and husband Allan; brother William and wife Shige; numerous nieces and nephews; and an extraordinary extended family of loving friends. The family would like to extend sincere appreciation and gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and caregivers at Lovelace Hospital for their special care and support. Memorial donations may be made to Lovelace Hospice, 5403 Gibson Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at 1:00 PM in the chapel at Sunrise Funeral Options. Arrangements by: Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Sun October 05, 2003