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PINKARD, VELMA MARIE Age 92, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, September 30, 2012. Velma was born June 29, 1920 on a farm near Ada, Missouri and has been a resident of Albuquerque since 1951. Velma was a member of the Albuquerque First United Methodist Church. She was an active member and volunteer at the Albuquerque Los Volcanos Senior Citizens Center for twenty-five years and enjoyed visiting all the Albuquerque area Senior Citizen Centers. Velma's loves included her family, her home, bingo and dancing. She had a full active life climbing the Grand Canyon at age 70, coordinating and participating in activities in at the Senior Citizens Center and spending time with her children and great-grandchildren. She had many friends, was full of energy and always had a ready smile. Velma is survived by her four children; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Her children are John H.R. Meyer III and his wife Patsy of Senaca, MO, Martha Davis of Albuquerque, Cheryl Meyer of Albuquerque and Charlene Titley and husband John of Lakewood, CO. Grandchildren are John H.R. Meyer IV and wife Angie, Jeremiah Meyer and wife Tracy, Tina Munday and husband Billy , Jennifer Penick and husband Randy Habibuw, Daniel Penick and wife Jessica, Floyd Douglas Wilson, Stephanie Wilson, Jonathan Titley and wife Laura and Bradley Titley. Velma was preceded in death by her husband Charles Pinkard who passed away in 1990. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Monday, October 5th at 10:00 am at the First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead Ave SW, Albuquerque NM.
        Published on: Wed October 03, 2012