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BENOIST -- Donald Leroy Benoist, age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, August 18, 2005. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Helen; five children: David Benoist and wife, Linda, Jill Lundstrom and husband, Dick, Ann Benson, Kathleen Benoist, and Jeff Benoist and wife, Michelle; eight grandchildren: Forrest, Blake, Erica, Carl, Molly, Caty, Josh, and Brandon. Don grew up in Mt. Vernon, IL and graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Illinois at Champagne. Don moved to Albuquerque in 1956 and worked for 34 years at Sandia National Laboratories before retiring in 1994. Don was an active member of Central United Methodist Church in Albuquerque and greatly enjoyed spending time with fellow members of his Sunday school class. In his retirement, Don was involved in volunteer work at the Albuquerque BioPark, participated in "The Last Thursday" men's book club, and followed Lobo football and basketball games. Don loved and was loved by his family and friends, and he will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2005 at Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper Ave. NE. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, or the Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity, 204 San Mateo SE Ste. E, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843.6333
        Published on: Fri August 19, 2005