David Wortham

David Wortham, 64, of Las Cruces went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2010. He was born September 04, 1945 in Beebe, Arkansas to O.A. "Shorty" and Katherine Kirk Wortham. At the age of six weeks the family moved to the Mesilla Valley. David, better known as "Mr. Scoopy", was a cowboy at heart, and dearly loved the Southwest and his Mexican food. His passion was his horses and team penning, as well as his doggies. He was definitely a "people person," as any one who met him would know. David cherished and loved his grandchildren very much. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and was proud to have served two tours of duty in Vietnam. David was a former member of the New Mexico Sheriff's Mounted Patrol, the American Quarter Horse Association, as well as the Cornerstone Baptist Church.

Those left to mourn his passing include his loving wife of seventeen years, Dana Wortham of the family home; his children, Deena Catanach (Phil) of Las Cruces; Kristina Wortham of Missouri; and Clayton Wortham of Missouri; Kim Peterson (Matt) of Iowa, and Jason Miller of Ohio. Other survivors include five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

At his request cremation will take place and a Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at the Cornerstone Baptist Church, 5301 Cortez Dr. Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Military Honors will be accorded by a Fort Bliss Honor Guard, and Marine Corps League El Perro Diablo Detachment.
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