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JOHNSON -- Patricia D. Johnson, 80, of Albuquerque, died Sunday, August 21, 2005. She was born April 10, 1925, in Indianapolis, IN, to Elizabeth Vogt and Joseph L. Dailey Sr. She moved with her family to Albuquerque when she was six months old and was a resident here most of her life. She graduated from Sandia Girls School here and Smith College in Massachusetts. She was a health planner with the State of New Mexico Department of Health and Human Services for many years, retiring in 1987. She was known throughout the state for her work. As past state president of the New Mexico Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Pat's main pursuit was universal health care coverage for all. She was honored with the Silver Horizons New Mexico 2002 Senior Hall of Fame Award and recognized for her lifetime commitment to community service. She supported the Albuquerque Little Theatre, Albuquerque Civic Light Opera, and Albuquerque Zoo. She attended the Hillside Community Church at Jefferson and Zuni SE. Survivors include her four sons, Gregory F. Johnson and wife, Clara, Martin D. Johnson, William L. Johnson and wife, Teresa, and Steffen R. Johnson, all of Albuquerque; her brother, James F. Dailey of Toledo, OH; her sister, Pamela D. Gatschet of Syracuse, NY; her grandchildren, Allison, Amber and Courtney Johnson, and Joshua L. Ebberts; her great-grandchildren, Paris Ebberts, Veruca and Stewart Morgan; numerous nieces, nephews, and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph L. Dailey Jr. and her granddaughter, Gina M. Ebberts. Viewing will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2005 at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, where a Memorial Service will also be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2005 with Pastor Chuck Kofahl officiating.
        Published on: Thu August 25, 2005