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LEONARD -- Betty Jo Leonard passed on peacefully Saturday, May 24th 2008. She was born January 20th, 1929 in Amarillo, Texas, to James and Adah Starkey. Betty was raised by her loving grandparents, Thomas and Luella Starkey, in Hennessey, Oklahoma and later studied business at Oklahoma State. She was almost a native New Mexican, for more than 60 years. Betty married and raised two daughters, Terri Ann Wenk and Leslie Jo Davis. She helped build a very successful business, Leonard Tire Company and retired in 1983. Betty is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Doug Davis; granddaughters, Stevie and her husband, James Abrusci, Shea and her husband, Kaveh Najafi, Chelsea Jo Davis; grandson, Beau Priest and three beautiful great-grandchildren, Emily and Katie Abrusci and William Priest. She was preceded in death by daughter, Terri Wenk in November 2007. Betty was a member of Christ Community Fellowship. She was involved in many philanthropic projects. She was a member of Assistance League since 1990. She was also a member of the Old Town Merchants Association. Her remarkable attention to detail and exceptional business skills helped secure and buy the Blue Portal building in Old Town. She was a cochairman for the International Barbie Convention, held in Albuquerque. Betty loved traveling around the world with her dear friends, cheering her Lobos on, and playing every kind of table game. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 31st, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at Christ Community Fellowship located at 5908 Anaheim N.E. A celebration of her life will follow at Cindy Harris' home; directions will be given at the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty's name to Christ Community Fellowship, Assistance League of Albuquerque, or the charity of your choice.
        Published on: Sat May 31, 2008