Martha Jean Badsgard

Martha Jean Badsgard, who was known as Jean by those close to her, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Jean was born in Albuquerque to Abe and Alice Goodman on Thursday, August 3, 1933. She grew up on High Street in downtown Albuquerque where she and her twin sister Jane were crowned co-homecoming queens at Albuquerque High in 1950.

Jean was married to Claude Ankeny from 1951 to 1974, she was a homemaker, and raised her four children in Albuquerque and Corrales.

Jean later married Wayne Badsgard in 1976 and lived with him until he passed away in 2014.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Badsgard; her beloved daughter, Lee Ann Fudge; and her stepson, Kenneth Badsgard. She is survived by her brothers, Jack and Rick Goodman; her sister, Jane Raun; children, Marsha Leatherwood, Lewis Ankeny, and Mike Ankeny; stepchildren, Rich and Debbie Badsgard; grandchildren, Tiffany Robinson, Jessica Ankeny, Stephanie Jones, Chase Ankeny, Cody Ankeny; step-grandchildren, Ryan and Randy, and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was a loving mother, dedicated wife and faithful friend. Jean was an avid golfer and was very active in the Women’s Golf League at Los Altos for many years. She was a kind, compassionate woman who loved freely. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers please take your grandparent, grandchild, parent, child or sibling out to a nice meal and tell them that you love them. That will make Jean smile.