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MCCUTCHAN -- Melvin "Mel" McCutchan, born August 8, 1918, met his Savior on Saturday, March 14, 2009. Mel was preceded in death by his first wife, Violet; sons, David and Mark; brother, Richard; and sister, Doris. He is survived by his wife, Gerry; granddaughters, Kimberly Martinez and husband, Paul, and Sarah McCutchan; sisters, Mariam Iufer and Carolyn Hougan of Washington; daughter-in-law, Linda McCutchan and her children , Hezakiah and Amoreena; stepchildren, Marcia Kubitz, Jim Simmons, Shirley Homan, and Carl Simmons; eight grandchildren and eight great-great- grandchildren. Mel graduated from Pacific Lutheran College in Tacoma, WA. He served with USAAF in WWII. Mel taught school and owned an appliance store in Tacoma. He came to Albuquerque for his health in 1950 where he was employed at Sandia Corporation for 25 years. Mel was on the Vocational Education Adv. Com. where he helped develop TVI. He was a director of the NM Refugee Program and still has many friends in the SE Asian communities. Mel owned apartments and managed them until recent years. He was called Grandpa Mel by many tenants' children. Work was his hobby. Mel was a caring and generous man who will be missed by many, including his loyal staff. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2009, 2:00 p.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 201 Alvarado SE. Should friends' desire, memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209, 87111 or American Heart Association, Local Affiliate, 2201 San Pedro NE, Building 2, Suite 102, 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Mel at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Fri March 20, 2009