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2015
Leland Franks Obituary
Leland Franks, 87, passed away peacefully on Tues., 10/13/15. Born on 5/11/1928 in Huntington, WV to Nora Beldner and Harold Franks, Leland grew up in WV and graduated from Logan High School. He moved to ABQ in 1953 from Lexington, KY after graduating from UK Law School. The Army called him to Albuquerque, and he stayed. He began his career as an accountant but soon changed to law. Self-employed for most of his career, he had many distinguished clients. A past president of the Humanist Society of NM, he enjoyed going to their meetings. Up until about 6 months ago, he would go hiking every Sunday with a group of Humanist friends. Leland and his wife would take his children and grandchildren to CO on annual vacations for a number of years, and many great memories were made on those trips.
He was preceded in death by his mother Nora B. Franks.
Surviving are his loving wife Judy; daughter, Lela Tomlinson, of WA; son Adam (Sandra), of WA; daughter, Vivian (Calvin) Wisemann, of ABQ; and step-son Dan Engler of PA. Also survived by his five grandchildren: Amanda Franks, Jacob (Amanda) Franks, Aaron, Carlee, and Celina Wisemann; and his two great-grandsons and one due in November to Celina Wisemann and Daniel Duran; step-grandchildren Josh, Nic and Jacie Engler and four step-great-grandchildren. Also survived by his cousin, Michael (Susan) Rancer and half-sister Linda Beebe.
Friends will be received at the home, 615 Ridge Pl. NE, on Sunday, 10/18/15 from 1 - 4 pm.
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Leland, Ruddy Beldner & Mike Rancer
Judy Franks
October 17, 2015
I will miss my Leland so very much. I told him that the time we were together were the best 33 years of my life!
Cynthianne Yabut
October 15, 2015
I knew Leland through the Humanist Society. He was a kind, gentle, caring gentleman. I will miss him.
Ted Cloak
October 15, 2015
I remember Leland for his quiet friendliness.
Rita Erickson
October 15, 2015
I will miss how happy he made his beloved wife.
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