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FARMER -- Elmer Paul Farmer, 89, passed away at his home on September 1, 2006. Paul moved to Albuquerque, in 1939, to play saxophone with the band at the El Fidel Hotel before entering WWII. After the war he married Evelyn G. Anderson, in 1945, and raised a family of six children. He received his master's in music from UNM in 1956. In 1957 he began a career as a music teacher, teaching students throughout the APS system, finally settling at Taft Junior High. He retired in 1975 and continued to pursue his musical interests focusing on jazz piano. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Evelyn; and their six children; daughter Pauletta (and Richard McNeill), sons John (and Marsha), Duane (and Marty), David (and Jenifer), Glenn (and Lynn), and Gary, by 11 grandchildren and six great-grand children. Memorial Service will be held Monday, September 4, 2006, 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd. NE. In lieu of flowers please send donations to a charity of your choosing.
        Published on: Mon September 04, 2006