Ivy Mark Harper

Age 59, a resident of New Mexico since 1986, and born in Florence, Alabama, died Friday, July 12, 2013. He is survived by his spouse, Susan R Harper; children, Jennifer (Harper) and husband Joseph Leachman; and Joshua Harper and fiancé Stephanie Euwema; grandchildren, Jaiden and Jentry Leachman; mother, Gladys Harper; sister, Wyna Behel; and brothers, Larry Harper and Dan Harper. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Ivy Harper. A member of Mountainside Church of Christ, Former Executive Director of the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home (ACCH), and a friend to all. After a short battle with cancer, he passed away calmly and gracefully, just as he lived his life. Services will be held at Mountainside Church of Christ. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ACCH.