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RAGAN -- R.B. Ragan, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since the mid 1930s, died Friday, September 16, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, whom he affectionately called his "Pretty Precious Bodacious"; daughter, Cathy Ann Caswell and husband, Bill; daughter, Sandra Lee Ragan; grandson, Jeremy Caswell; brother, Arley Ragan and wife, Peggy; brother-in-law, James Seamster and wife, Nancy; a very special mother-in-law, Dorothy Brawn; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins, all of whom he was very fond. Mr. Ragan was born in Cherryvale, KS to Eddie V. and Cora K. Ragan. He attended local schools, Five Points Elementary, Washington Jr. High, and Albuquerque High School (class of 1943). He was a member of the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Mr. Ragan was employed by Albuquerque National Bank (Sunwest Bank) for 44 years, from December 1946 until he retired in August 1990 as Senior Vice President. As a young man, R.B. was dedicated to sports. He was active on a local level in competitive AAU sports including softball, basketball, as well as bowling and golf. Always a die-hard Lobo fan, he participated actively in the UNM Lobo Club as fundraiser, board member and officer for many years. During his employment with Albuquerque National Bank and with community activities, he was active in several areas of community relations. He was fundraiser for United Community Fund as well as Division Head and Vice Chairman of one of its yearly drives. He served on several other agency boards in various capacities including Albuquerque Boys Club, First United Methodist Church and State AAU. He was President of the Albuquerque Junior Chamber of Commerce, Bernalillo County Chairman of the March of Dimes Annual Fund Drive, State Chairman Federated Service Campaign for National Health Agencies and on two U.S. Olympic Committees for New Mexico. He considered this time as well spent for himself, his employer and his favorite city. After his retirement, R.B. chaired the Sunwest Charlie Pride Senior PGA Golf Tournament which he enjoyed doing. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Thursday, September 22, 2005, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE with Rev. David Okerberg officiating. In lieu of flowers and for those wishing to honor R.B., the family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, 87111 or UNMH Children's Hospital, 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87106, Attn: Erin Doles or a charity of your choice. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Thu September 22, 2005