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GRAFF -- Joanne R. Graff, 73, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2006, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard B. Graff; parents, Donald Ritchie and Evelyn Davis; and her son, Douglas Graff. She is survived by sons, Clifford Graff of Albuquerque and Howard Graff and wife, Sara of Mesa, AZ; daughter, Suzanne Graff Chambers of Albuquerque; brothers, John and George Ritchie; sister, Kay Trueman and husband, Roy; beloved grandchildren, Ryan Ann Graff and Megan Bower of Albuquerque, Ashley and Weston Chambers of Tucson, AZ, and Allison and Kenna Graff of Mesa, AZ. Mrs. Graff was a longtime resident of Albuquerque and was an Interior Decorator for Montgomery Ward's and Manager of Designer's Showroom during the 1970s. Devoted to friends and family, she was a warm and inviting presence and a loving mother. Throughout the years she has opened her home to many and shared her sense of fun with all. Mom, you will always be in our hearts. Special thanks go to Jean Weidner who took loving care of Joanne so unselfishly and for so long. Private services and interment will be held at a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Lung Association, 7001 Menaul Blvd. NE, Suite 1A, Albuquerque, NM 87110. We will all miss her terribly but God needed a rose for his garden and chose our sweet mother, sister, and friend. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sun November 19, 2006