Joan M. Doxtator

Joan M. Doxtator, age 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1959, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013 after courageously battling multiple health issues over the years. She is survived by her sons, Grant Doxtator and family friend, Crawford Dennis of Rio Rancho, NM, David Doxtator and wife, Deborah of Albuquerque, Rick Doxtator of Albuquerque, and Craig Doxtator and Rae Rhyn of Ridgecrest, CA; five grandchildren, Mathew Doxtator and wife, Rose, Jeaneece, Christopher, Rebecca and Devan; great-grandchildren, Cael and Owen; sister, Marilyn Kutz of Highmore, SD; brother, Richard Weber and wife, Debbie of Medford, OR; sister-in-law, Lynn Weber of Minneapolis, MN; and many other relatives and friends, especially her "Golden Girls." Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Doxtator; parents, Fayette and Una Weber; and brother, John Weber. Joan was born in 1931 in Miller, SD and graduated from Highmore High School. She then attended Springfield Teachers College in Springfield, SD where she received her degree in Education. While there, she met her husband, Bob, and they were married for 27 years until his death in 1979. She also received a Master's Degree in Education from the University of New Mexico. Joan was a long time teacher at Los Altos Elementary and La Mesa Elementary in Albuquerque and spent countless hours in preparation for her students. In her earlier years, Joan loved to play golf, bowl, play bridge, and many other card games. She continued to love bridge into her later years and spent time on her computer making her famous "books" for her family. Joan always did everything to the fullest, and things were never boring or routine. Her family, especially her grandchildren, were a major focus in her life. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September 30, 2013, 3:30 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515 or the American Lung Association, 5911 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400