Mildred G. Dunlop

Mildred Goar Dunlop, 85, of Mountainair, NM passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at home surrounded by her loving family. Millie was born November 5, 1920 in Hamilton, TX to John Boyce and Lela Bell (Gray) Goar. She attended school in Mountainair, NM where she also met and married John Bradley Dunlop Jr. on June 1, 1939 in Mountainair, NM. Following World War II they moved to Albuquerque, NM and lived there until 1986. After retirement, they returned to the Mountainair area. John preceded her in death in 1991 after 52 years of marriage. Millie had a zest for life, and enjoyed many activities and hobbies throughout her life. Her interests included square-dancing, bowling, horseshoes, sewing, crafts, and painting. In her later years, she found great pleasure in activities, and friends at the Mountainair Senior Center. She was small in stature, but large in heart. She will be remembered for her feisty manner, and love of life. All that knew and loved her will miss Millie. Go in peace Millie. Millie is survived by her daughters, Carol Jacobi and her husband Richard of California, Dianna Richards of Albuquerque, NM, Velta Gilley and her husband James of Mountainair, NM, and Nila Scarberry and her husband Robert of Albuquerque, NM, and; 12 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son-in-law, Larry Richards on January 3, 2006. Millie will lie-in-state on Friday, January 27, 2006 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Harris-Hanlon Chapel in Mountainair, NM. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 10:00 AM at the Harris-Hanlon Chapel in Mountainair, NM. Reverend Alan Granat will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Brad Perot, Mike Perot, Rick Jacobi, Chris Arnold, Caleb Perot, J.J. Rich, and Jeff Shatto. Interment will be at the Mountainair Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mountainair Senior Center, 107 North Summit, Mountainair, NM 87036.