James Bryce Wyche

James Bryce Wyche, (J.B.) affectionately known as “Jay-Pa” after his grandchildren were born, quietly passed away on December 25, 2007, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. James was born in Roswell, NM on January 31, 1917 to Seth and Jessie Wyche and was the oldest of six children. J.B moved from Roswell at age eight with his family to homestead land in Pie Town, NM. In early 1940 he moved with his new bride to Albuquerque, NM where he worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. In 1949 he went to work for the Albuquerque Publishing Company. He retired in 1986, after 37 years but continued to work for APC as a consultant. At age 75, J.B. followed his dream of moving back to the country and built a home in Stanley, NM. J.B. was a lifetime member of the NRA and North American Hunting Club; he was also an avid hunter and expert marksman. Jay is survived by his wife of 68 years, Nelline, his two children Fred and his wife Monica and Martha and her husband Dennis, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one sister Elizabeth Bratcher. A Viewing will be held Thursday, December 27, 2006 at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty, NM from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 28, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Stanley Union Church; Pastor Richard Hyman, Pastor Carl Dahl and Pastor David Mitchell will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Stanley Cemetery in Stanley, NM. Pallbearers are Chad Sullins, Glen Sullins, Keith Sullins, Kelly Wilson, Joe Lopez and Walter Garfield. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dennis Sullins and Jessica Wyche. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Stanley Union Church building fund. Arrangements entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary (505) 832-6130 “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com