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ELLEFSON -- John Richard Ellefson, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2008. A respected and beloved husband, father and grandfather, John is mourned by his wife, Nancy (Hatfield); his sons, Varic Kenneth and Calen Eric; grandsons, Sean Charles and Paul Merritt; granddaughters, Mira Leandra and Carina Maris. John was born on March 27, 1933, in Great Falls, Montana. He served in the Montana National Guard for three years and then in the Navy from 1953 until 1957. He received his Bachelor Degree in Physics and a Masters in Mathematics from Montana State University and a PhD. in Statistics from the University of New Mexico. He worked as a statistician and researcher for Sandia Laboratories. Elected State representative in 1982, John served until 1984. A true idealist and believer in personal responsibility, John worked tirelessly for many years to elect progressive candidates. John will be laid to rest with military honors in Santa Fe, New Mexico at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2008. He will be greatly missed by family and his many friends.
        Published on: Thu August 21, 2008