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Walter Nabours Obituary

Walter Glenn Nabours, 93, passed away at his daughter's home in Alamogordo on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, where he has resided since 2001.
Glenn was born in Harmon County, Okla., April 29, 1916, in a half dugout home to Walter L. and Myrtle L. Nabours. He was raised and grew up in and around Mangum, Vinson and Reed, Okla. He came to Deming in 1933 and worked on the farms of Gordon Jonas and Nick Vocale, with his father. He returned to Oklahoma in 1934, worked on the halves, on the county "Poor Farm." He married Verla M. Watson on Oct. 20. Before harvest time that year, he and his bride returned to Deming. He asked that he be sent his portion of the (dry land) farm income for that year. He received $5.12 for his portion, after harvesting expenses.
In late 1938, he and Verla purchased the "Firch" farm west of Deming, just south of the old Holy Cross Sanitarium, where they raised their children.
When the Holy Cross Sanitarium burned, he was there to try to help save as much as possible. It was a losing battle because of the lack of water. He lived on the farm until 2001, when he moved to Alamogordo, but still owned the farm until his death. This is almost 71 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Myrtle; wife, Verla; a brother, Laverne; his son Dorril; and his son Jimmie, who was killed in Vietnam.
He is survived by two sisters, Thelma Jo McFarland, of Canyon, Texas, Charlotte (Lee) Stafford, of Portola Valley, Calif.; one son, K. L. Nabours (Arlene), of Deming; two daughters, Nancy Iverson (Ron), of Alamogordo, and Irma (Bob) Lowry, of Albuquerque; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren, plus numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that contributions be made to Mimbres Christian Camp, 119 W. Maple St., Deming, NM 88030.
At his request, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held, but a family service for inurnment will be held at a later date.

Published by Alamogordo Daily News from Oct. 21 to Nov. 5, 2009.
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TO THE FAMILY OF UNCLE GLEN. I AM SO SORRY THAT WE HAD TO GIVE HIM UP BUT HE IS PEACEFUL NOW. HE WILL BE MISSED EACH DAY.

LOVE, NELL PALMER

October 25, 2009

Hello Irma, I think about you and remember the good times we had growing up and times I spent the night with you on your family's farm. I still remember the pond we swam in and the outstanding breakfasts made by your mom. I can still see your dad's friendly face today. I keep you in my thoughts and prayers and send my love to you and your family.

Paula Pear-Brownlow

October 24, 2009

KL, my thought's are with you,Glen lived a good and long life he will be missed, HelenMurphy, Lillie, and family Deming nm.

Helen Murphy-malone

October 24, 2009

You Dad lived a long good life. I know you will miss him.

Sincerely
Judy Pruett

October 21, 2009

KL, Nancy, Irma and family, Glen was my favorite great uncle. I have really missed seeing him and everyone else. I think of everyone often. Our hearts are with you.

Kara (Pruett) Gibbs

Kara Gibbs

October 21, 2009

KL and Irma, We are thinking of you in these times. Fred & Kathy Hase

October 21, 2009

KL and Irma, we are thinking of you and remembering good times on the farm. Fred and Kathy Hase

October 21, 2009

KL, Nancy, Irma and Family,

Please accept our condolences and prayers.

Sincerely,

Richard C Jackson

October 20, 2009

Dear K.L., Arlene and family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers in the passing away of your Dad. So many years that God granted him!!! May God surround you with His love, comfort and strength.
Love, David and Sally Rorabaugh

Sally Roabaugh

October 19, 2009

KL--Arlene---pleas accept my deepest condolences----Gerald McNutt

October 19, 2009

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