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VAN DOMELEN -- Bruce "Hank" Van Domelen, died peacefully at home, Tuesday, September 18, 2007 surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his children, Laura, John, and Lindy; daughter-in-law, Karen; son-in-law, David; grandson, Daniel; and his sister, Nancie Trombley and her husband, Bob. Bruce was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Sally, on May 14, 2002; and his daughter, Amy on October 27, 2004. He was born on May 27, 1933 in Shelby, MI to Henry B. and Sylvia Pearl Van Domelen. Bruce attended Kalamazoo College where he met his wife, Sally. They attended the University of Wisconsin and moved to Albuquerque after Bruce received his Ph.D. in Physics. He worked at Sandia Labs for over 40 years until he retired in 1996. He loved to garden and cook where they sometimes doubled as science projects. Bruce enjoyed Saturdays with his friends both at lunch at Eloy's and drinks in the evening. A Memorial Service will be held at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Saturday, September 22, 2007, 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111, Attn: Lorraine West or to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sat September 22, 2007