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ELDER -- Floyd C. Elder, 76, a resident of Albuquerque, passed from this life on Thursday, April 3, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Ellen; son, David of Albuquerque; step-daughter, Lisa Fletcher of Ohio; six grandchildren; brother and sisters, Everett Elder of Roswell, Maidie Lee Werner of Pittsburgh, PA, and Dorothy Brinkley of Albuquerque; brother-in-law, Delbert Hawkins of Las Cruces; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two siblings, Cecil Elder and Winnie Mae Hawkins. Floyd was born on September 24, 1931 to the late Lee and Bertha Elder. He worked at Sandia National Laboratory for 33 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of B.P.O.E. 461, and the American Radio Relay League. Floyd was an avid Ham Radio Operator, forever known as WD5HDY. Memorial Services will be held for Floyd on Saturday, April 12, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the UNM Cancer Center, 1 University of New Mexico, MSC08 4630, 2325 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Thu April 10, 2008