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HANSFORD -- GLENN HANSFORD, 86, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 14, 2004. He was born on September 6, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA. He grew up in the Philadelphia area, where he was a very active member of the Episcopal Church. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was stationed in the Pacific during World War II. A memorial service will be held on December 23 at 3:30 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Deming. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, anyone who wishes to may make donations to the Mimbres Valley Hospice or the First United Methodist Church. Glenn married Betty Lowden in 1946 in East Meadow, NY. They made their home on Long Island and were both active members of the Hempstead Methodist Church. Glenn worked for Grumman Aerospace Corporation in New York, New Mexico and California, retiring in 1978. Glenn and Betty returned to New Mexico in 1982 and lived in Albuquerque until 2003 when they moved to Deming. After his retirement Glenn spent a lot of time square dancing, traveling, RV-ing, and helping care for elderly family members and fellow residents of La Vida Llena. After moving to Deming Glenn joined the First United Methodist Church. Glenn is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Hansford and their 2 daughters, Barbara Hansford and Donni Rose and her husband, Chris Favorito all of Deming and a grandson, Britton Glenn Rose of Brooklyn, N.Y. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. He will be greatly missed and remembered as someone who loved to laugh and make others laugh and as someone who was devoted to his family. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Deming, 811 S. Gold Avenue. Phone 546-9671.
        Published on: Sun December 19, 2004