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SWINBURNE -- Margaret Jane Swinburne, 92, went to be with our dear Lord January 14, 2008 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband, Bernard; daughters, Nancy Hobbs and husband, Grady of Ruidoso, NM, Peggy Jane Henderson and husband, John of Florida; grandchildren, Jeffrey and wife, Teresa, James and wife, Shelley, Peggy and husband, Kim and Lisa Jane and husband, Michael; 12 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren as well as many other family members and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Cindy; great-grandson, Timmy; and her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Franklin Miller. Her father founded Tippin University. Mrs. Swinburne was an active member of Central United Methodist, the Wesley Fellowship Class as President, and W S C S. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University and graduated from University of New Mexico and taught in the Albuquerque Public Schools from 1956 until 1969. Mrs. Swinburne was also active in Chapter S, P.E.O., Hillcrest Garden Club, Adah Chapter # 5 O.E.S., White Shrine, Bataan Hospital Auxiliary, the A.A.U.W., the UNM Alumni Organization, and was also active in her support of the Albuquerque Civic Symphony and was a Patroness with the Albuquerque Little Theatre. Mrs. Swinburne enjoyed bridge, cooking, reading and her back yard birds. Memorial Services were held Saturday, 10:00 a.m., January 19, 2008 at Central United Methodist Church. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Contributions may be made to Central United Methodist or American Heart Association, 2201 San Pedro NE, Bldg. 2, Ste 102, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sun January 20, 2008