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2016

Claire Nordstrom Obituary

Nordstrom, Claire T.

January 19, 1927 -

November 11, 2016



Claire studied journalism and aviation in her early years. She later marched with Dr. Martin Luther King onto Selma for the Civil Rights Movement. She also counseled young men on avoiding the draft during the Vietnam Era.

She leaves behind three living children; 2 step-children and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her oldest child.

Memorial will be held on December 3, 2016 at 1pm at 2208 Lester Dr, Albuquerque, NM in the Blue Room. Potluck. Donations can be made to International Campaign for Tibet, 825 Jefferson NW, Washington, DC 20036.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albuquerque Journal on Nov. 27, 2016.

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