FRANK W. SULTEMEIER
Frank W. Sultemeier 90, passed away Feb. 7, 2007 in Roswell.
He was born into a New Mexico pioneer ranching family on May 20, 1916, at Varney, near Corona, to Frank Sultemeier Sr. and Dulcie Marietta Sultemeier.
He grew up raising sheep with his mother, father and two brothers, Clint and Ernest, southeast of Corona. Dulcie and the children would move into Corona during the school year so the boys could attend Corona Public Schools. Frank graduated from Corona High School in 1935. During the drought of the 1930s, Frank Sr. and Dulcie decided to take 10,000 head of sheep, their horses and boys to Arizona to wait out the drought. The Sultemeiers loaded the sheep and horses on a train at Lucy, near Encino, and unloaded them in Seligman, Ariz. They stayed in Arizona for two years.
When they returned to New Mexico, Frank married his childhood sweetheart, Jean Franks, on Sept. 18, 1937. Jean's father's ranch was next to the Sultemeiers' and they knew each other all of their lives. Frank and Jean raised three children on their ranch, Melvin, Marietta and Connie Lynn.
Jean died Sept. 18, 1977, their 40th wedding anniversary. Frank spent 16 years as a member of the Corona School Board. Besides his love for ranching and his family, he loved to hunt and fish. Frank could fix almost anything, or make almost anything. Frank and Jean built their home on the ranch. Frank also worked with leather, making belts for many family members and friends. Frank never called in a veterinarian to doctor the sheep, horses or cattle, he did it himself, and with great success.
Frank married Catherine Conner on April 27, 1978. He continued ranching and living a very active life. He liked to read, enjoyed western art and enjoyed music. Even though he was 90 years old, he continued branding calves, marking lambs, shipping and feeding.
Frank was a member of the Corona Presbyterian Church, the New Mexico Cattle Growers, New Mexico Wool Growers, New Mexico Farm Bureau and the National Rifle Association.
Frank is survived by Catherine Sultemeier of Corona; son, Melvin Sultemeier and wife, Marion Kay, of Corona; daughters, Marietta of Ignacio, Colo., and Connie Lynn Sultemeier of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Brent Sultemeier and wife, Tammie, of Bayfield, Colo., Sabra Davidson and husband, Jack Allen, of Corona, John Powell and wife, Donna, of Ignacio, Andrew Powell of Ignacio, Ross Powell and wife, Mary, of Durango, Colo., Brandon Ledbetter of Albuquerque, and Colt Ledbetter of Albuquerque. Great-grandchildren include Tysa and Ryan Davidson of Corona, Jesse and Kaitlin Powell of Dolores, Colo., Jennie Jo Powell of Denton, Texas, and Cole Powell of Bella Vista, Ariz. Frank is also survived by brother and sister-in-law Ernest and Allene Sultemeier of Albuquerque; sister-in-law Juanita Sultemeier of Roswell; and nieces and nephews.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Sultemeier; parents, Frank and Dulcie Sultemeier; brother, Clint Sultemeier; son-in-law, John Powell; and niece, Lois Ann Mullins.
Graveside services were held Saturday at Corona Cemetery in Corona with Pastor Terry Aiello officiating.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
SARAH EMMALINE ANGLIN
Sarah Emmaline Anglin, 82, a longtime resident of Mountainair, passed away Feb. 11, 2007 in Belen.
Sarah was born May 1, 1924, in Flora Vista, N.M., to Gus and Susie Johnson. Sarah moved to Mountainair with her family in 1937 where she attended Center Point School and Mountainair High School. She married J.W. Anglin on June 29, 1940. The couple raised their family of seven south of Mountainair. She loved her family, the outdoors and fishing.
Sarah is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, J.W.; brothers, Vance of Las Cruces, Johnny and wife, Jeannie, of Cuchillo, Dennis and wife, Kathy, of Mountainair; daughters, Quinna and husband, John Larry Stephens, of Los Chavez, Donna and husband, Mike Patterson, of Edgewood, Marion and husband, Ivan Riley, of Mountainair; son-in-law Chester Riley of Mountainair; 22 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters; two brothers; daughter Catherine Riley; grandsons Kenneth Riley and Wesley Stephens; granddaughter Tina Thomas; and great-granddaughter Shiann Riley.
A funeral was held Wednesday at the Assembly of God Campgrounds in Mountainair with Bill Sullenger and Doris Jaquess officiating. Interment followed at the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Mountainair.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
JAMES C. SOLOMON
James C. Solomon, 67, a lifetime resident of Torrance County, passed away Feb. 28, 2007 at home with his loving family by his side.
James was born March 28, 1939, in McIntosh to Chan and Viola (Schultz) Solomon.
James was devoted to his family and was always ready to sit down and visit. He knew how to give good advice and he knew when to listen. He loved for people to come by and drink coffee with him or just sit in the pickup in the pasture and look at the cows and watch the grass grow. He always had time for family and friends, and he was always ready to lend a hand when help was needed.
James was a farmer and rancher for 50-plus years and loved the land and the outdoors. He believed in a family-run farm/ranch operation with all his heart, and strived to hang on to his way of life even when circumstances made it difficult. He always tried to do right by people, and his handshake was his word. James made friends easily and had a special heart for young people who were interested in agriculture and ranching. In any gathering if he went missing, he could be found playing with the babies and other young children. James loved the Lord and had a deep relationship with Him. His illness strengthened his faith, and he believed the Lord had a plan for him. He will be missed very much.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of the home; mother, Viola; daughters, Barbara and husband, Jim; Cindy, Lydia and husband, David; sons, James and wife, Hope; Brian and wife, Judy; grandchildren, Melissa and fiancé, Tony; James and wife, Kelsey; Rusty, Tanner, Emilee, Jace, Nicole, Brian, Tori, Shane and wife Dense, Jody and husband, Scott; brothers, Olin and wife, Kitty, and Gayln; friend, Elizabeth Blythe; three great-grandchildren, Ashleigh, Alexander, Ashley; as well as many cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.
James was preceded in death by his father, Chan E. Solomon, and granddaughter, Brandi Tanell Crider.
Services were held Saturday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Estancia with Pastor Michael Dominguez officiating. Interment followed at Estancia Cemetery.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
GERALD LEE SUME
Gerald Lee Sume, 75, of Estancia passed away March 5, 2007 in Albuquerque with his loving family beside him.
Gerald was born Jan. 14, 1932, in Scofield, Utah, to Fred and Tekla (Kangas) Sume.
Gerald is survived by his son, Philip Lee Sume of Las Vegas, Nev.; daughters, Mary Christine Taylor and husband, Matthew, of Estancia, Karen Ann Gunsaulus of Salt Lake City; brother, Ronald Kay Sume; sister, Shirley Darlene Lance; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Teresa Jean Galster; and brother, Harold Sume.
Memorial services were held Wednesday at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty. Arrangements for cremation entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
DRAPER LEE SCHRAFF
Draper Lee Schraff, 22, of McIntosh passed away March 2, 2007 at his home in McIntosh.
Draper was born June 18, 1984, in Bellflower, Calif., to Rick Schraff and Linda (Renfrow) Townsend. Draper was a Moriarty High School graduate in 2004 and was on the McIntosh Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a member of the Moriarty Junior ROTC, where his rank was E4.
Draper is survived by his parents, Brad and Linda Townsend of McIntosh; grandparents, Melvin and Phyllis Townsend of McIntosh; brother, Jaysen Schraff of Moriarty; sister, Brenda Sisneros of Moriarty; nephew, Justen Gore of Estancia; nieces, Alissa Sisneros and Kirsten Sisneros of Albuquerque.
Draper was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Murphy and grandfather, Charles Renfrow.
Memorial services will be held Friday at 4 p.m. at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty with Pastor Michael Dominguez officiating.
Arrangements for cremation entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
IRENE A. ANDERSON
Irene A. Anderson, 76, of Hobbs and formerly of Edgewood, passed away March 5, 2007 at Hobbs Health Care.
Mrs. Anderson was born May 17, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., to Henry and Anna Weyraska Finegan. She grew up in Chicago and later married Gerald E. Anderson on Jan. 30, 1955, in Chicago.
Mrs. Anderson moved to Edgewood about 28 years ago. Her favorite pastime was dancing and her family. Mrs. Anderson was a vice president of an insurance company.
Mrs. Anderson is survived by her sons, Greg Daniel and wife Bobbie Jones, and Dr. Michael Anderson; a sister, Dorothy Echlin of Burr Ridge, Ill.; a granddaughter, Renee Palmares and husband Jessie; and two great-grandchildren, Elijah and Andrew.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her daughter, Lucille Daniel.
Services were held March 7 at Griffin Funeral Home in Hobbs, New Mexico.
A special thanks to Star Hospice and Hobbs Health Care.
Griffin Funeral Home, Hobbs.
