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DAYHOFF -- METTA JEAN Age 87, a resident of Albuquerque, NM went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Herbert E. Dayhoff; children, Eric E. Dayhoff of Rio Rancho, NM, Brenda Smith and husband Roger of Albuquerque, NM; three grandchildren, Amber Dayhoff, Christopher Smith, Jordan Castillo; one great-grandchild, Nevea Clinton; brother, Sanford Bushman and wife Alice of Leavenworth, KS; sister, Juanita Chriestenson of Neosho Falls, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Iva Bushman; grandson, Jarrod Castillo. She was born on the family farm near Neosho Falls, KS. She attended Pittsburgh State Teachers College, Pittsburgh, KS. After a short teaching career in a rural school she moved to Topeka and studied to become a dental nurse, working several years in a hospital dental clinic in Topeka. Along with her husband, Herbert, they owned and operated Dayhoff Shoes in Clovis, Gallup, Roswell and Albuquerque. She was a cherished wife, loving mother, grandmother, and best friend. Jean leaves a legacy of strength, courage, compassion and most of all...Love! A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Metta's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920
        Published on: Fri March 09, 2012