Extracted from The Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, NM)
DYKES -- David A. Dykes ``Grandpa'' was born July 4, 1927 and passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 3, 2004 at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his father, David Abney Dykes; his mother, Bernice Odell; and his sister, Billy Jean Sparks.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Jo; his children, David A. Dykes III and wife, Patty, Debbie Lanford and husband, John and Diane Broadwell and husband, Brad; seven grandchildren, Dawn Apodaca and husband, Jason, Deanne Dykes, David A Dykes IV and wife, Stephanie, Joseph Stuart, Jaime Sanchez and husband, Joshua, Kimberly Dennis and Dee Dennis III; and six great-grandchildren, Christopher and Chance Apodaca, Charles Gallegos, and David, Brandon and Hannah Dykes.
He served in the Pacific Theater during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946. He was a member of IBEW Local 611 for 50 years. He never knew a stranger, was loved by those he touched and through his example, he has shown us all the importance of family, love and devotion.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2004, 10:00 a.m., at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 9500 Constitution NE. Private interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NM Boys & Girls Ranch, P.O. Box 5000, Boys Ranch, NM 87002-5000.
French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333.
Tuesday, December 7, 2004