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DODRILL -- GORDON JERVIS (JERRY) Age 72, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Dodrill; children and grandchildren, Leora Dodrill (Devin and Braden), Brad Dodrill and wife, Jennifer, Lorinda Haugen and husband, Darrell (Ashlee and Bridgette), Sally Preston (Kendall and Samantha), Kristen Preston, Joe Preston and wife, Gail (Tommy and Madeline), and Susan Williams and husband, Skip (Garrett, Caroline, Payton and Sydney); Jerry's sisters, Sandra DeGregorio and husband, Pat, Rebecca Sinclair and husband, Jim and Cynthia Simpkins; and many nieces and nephews. Jerry was welcomed into this world in Follansbee, WV by his parents, Lilith Jervis Dodrill and Gordon R. Dodrill. They moved to Pittsburgh, PA and later Canton, OH where Jerry spent his younger years. After serving in the Navy, Jerry received a B.S. in electrical engineering from Akron University and a master's degree from the University of New Mexico. His entire professional career was with Sandia National Laboratories, primarily in the satellite division. While at the Labs, he also developed tutorials and taught computer languages. A member of Hoffmantown Church, he taught various Bible classes for kids and adults. After retirement, Jerry enjoyed many happy days on the course with his golf buddies. During his last months at home, when dementia took his independence, Rich Smith was his companion for outings and lunch. The last days of his life he was lovingly cared for at The Retreat in Rio Rancho. Friends may visit French - Lomas Chapel Thursday, July 28, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Services will be held Friday, July 29, 2011, 3:00 p.m., at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Jerry at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Thu July 28, 2011