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BUNDY -- E.W. Dr. E.W. Bundy, 87, a longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away on Friday, March 30, 2007. Wayne is survived by his wife of 65 years, Louise Bundy of the family home; children, Ganie Bundy DeHart of Geneseo, NY, Kevin Christopher Bundy of Albuquerque, Rebecca Bundy Brown and husband Glenn of Walkersville, MD, Philip Edward Bundy and wife, Jeanette of Albuquerque, and Heidi Bundy Brown and husband, Steve of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; two and one on the way great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, half-sister, and son Thomas. Dr. B. was born in Ogden, Utah on May 16, 1919, where he met and fell in love with his sweetheart Louise. They were married on July 3, 1942 in Yuma, Arizona. Shortly there after he shipped out aboard the USS Alabama to serve in the United States Navy where he served during World War II in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. He spent most of his life in public broadcasting where he earned the destinction as the "Grandfather of NM Public Television." During his career he was awarded an Emmy and the Edward R. Murrow award for service in broadcasting. Wayne produced and directed programming at KNME TV. He served on the New Mexico Commission on Public Broadcasting, the Governor's Commission on Public Broadcasting, and was the executive director of the Rocky Mountain Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In addition to his broadcasting career, Dr. B. was a devoted teacher and mentor of his craft at UNM. Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 6, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery with Naval Honors. Memorial service will be celebrated in Dr. B's honor on Friday, April 6, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at the Alumni Chapel at the University of New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite NPR or PBS station. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sun April 01, 2007