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TOPE -- Dwight H. Tope, born August 29, 1918, died peacefully at home on December 25, 2003. He was born in Grand Junction, CO, to Richard and Elizabeth Tope. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Stagg Tope; son, Rock Tope and wife, Deborah; son, Col. Chris Tope and wife, Dolores; grandchildren, Michael and Susan Tope; sisters-in-law, Josephine Tope, Marjorie Tope and Marcia Cantrell; niece, Patty Clearman and husband, John; nephew, Michael Eddy and wife, Beth; niece, Carol Ramel, his primary caregiver; other dear relatives on his wife's side of the family; and many wonderful friends. He was one of the good guys and everybody loved him. Dwight was educated in Grand Junction and attended George Washington University in Washington, DC before entering the U.S. Army in 1941. He served as an artillery officer until separating from the service in 1945 as a major. Dwight owned his own insurance business, the Dwight Tope State Agency, until his retirement in 1987 and was active in the Scottish Rite Bodies of Santa Fe, Ballut Abyad Temple of the Shrine, and the Rotary Club of Albuquerque (Paul Harris Fellow). The family would like to thank the dedicated caregivers who helped Dwight, particularly Tina, Conner, Danny, Peggy, Susan and Diana. The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Boulevard S.E., Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to organizations that Dwight held dear: Rotary Club of Albuquerque Charitable Foundation, 3301 Menaul Boulevard N.E., Albuquerque, 87107; Shrine Ballut Abyad Crippled Children's Transportation Fund, 6600 Zuni Road S.E., Albuquerque, 87108; Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque, 5901 Harper Drive N.E., Albuquerque, 87109; Salvation Army of Albuquerque, 4301 Bryn Mawr Drive N.E., Albuquerque, 87107; the One Hundred Club of New Mexico, PO Box 1154, Albuquerque, 87103; or the charity of your choice. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Mon December 29, 2003