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Donald Vance Obituary
Donald Eugene Vance, age 84, passed away April 3rd, 2024 at his home in Santa Fe, NM. He is survived by his wife Barbara, to whom he was married for 56 years, his son Matthew Vance and wife Lisa Schatz-Vance, grandson Rowan Vance, his daughter Tracy Archuleta, and granddaughter Alexandra Archuleta.
Donald was born in Mt. Vernon, IL to Anna Marie and Walter Vance. He was the only son with 3 sisters: Sandra, Patsy, and Audrey. He attended school in Raton, NM and graduated from NM State University. He served in the United States Air Force as a Captain. After he retired from the military, he worked as a Chemist in Los Alamos, NM for 30 years.
Donald treasured the many friends he made along the way-hunting and fishing trips, boating, and waterskiing on Conchas Lake, NM, and helping with the American Legion and Extension Association of NM Club.
No memorial service will be held as the family feels he was honored by the times he spent with family and friends throughout his lifetime. A private family burial is planned. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your charity of choice in Donald's name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Vance
Dennis Willen
December 5, 2024
My condolences to you, Barbara. Jeri and I always enjoyed seeing you in Santa Fe.
Denny
Bill Hutchinson
May 19, 2024
Deepest condolences toBarbra and family, from Bill Hutchinson a co-worker and friend of many years. The world is a worse place without him.
Respectively,
Bill
The Sanchez Family
May 2, 2024
Barbara and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Don was a great person! We are here if you need anything.
Your longtime neighbor,
Maxine
Dwayne Sanchez
May 2, 2024
Very sorry to hear about Don´s passing.
We were neighbors when I was growing up over 45 years ago.
Prayers to his family.
Sandy
April 14, 2024
Barbara, I am sorry this time has come. His life with you is a wealth of good memories. I recall him making the back stand for flower arranging guild. Hugs,
Sandy Tomlinson, 40537 Lenox Park Dr - Novi, Michigan 48377
Lawrence Imprescia
April 12, 2024
Dear Barbara,
I am sorry to hear of Donald's passing. It's been many years since I'd seen you two, but I always fondly remember the fishing/camping trip with Don and my dad on the Canadian River, over 50 years ago.
May God Bless and Keep you. Lawrence Imprescia
Karien and Gijs van Mourik
April 11, 2024
Dear Barbara and family, We are sad to hear about your loss. We remember Don as a friendly and very nice man and we appreciated very much all your and Don's hospitality during our visits to New Mexico. Especially Ï must always think of our last visit to your house when Nelleke died. What a good time we had with all the family around. We send you all our love. Dearest remembrance from Gijs en Karien.
Joost & Marianne Versteeg
April 11, 2024
Dear Barbara,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. We share so many good memories with Don and you from the times we visited Ron and Nelleke in Santa Fe and Conchas Lake. We very much appreciated the hospitality and shelter that Don and you provided for us and also for Deli and Karien, when Nelleke passed away.
Love,
Marianne & Joost Versteeg, the Netherlands
Lisa Schatz-Vance
April 10, 2024
Lisa Schatz-Vance
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Lisa Schatz-Vance
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Lisa Schatz-Vance
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C. Quintana
April 9, 2024
Dear Ms. Vance, Tracy, Alex, Matt & Family:
So saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Vance this morning.
He was such a nice man. I will always remember him.
Please accept m sincerest condolences.
Always,
Chris Q.
Gerald Osborn
April 6, 2024
Just remembering the times Uncle Donald Grandpa and I would go fishing.
Lisa Vance
April 6, 2024
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Lisa Vance
April 6, 2024
Sharing some of Don´s favorite times at Conchas Lake. Many special memories together.
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