Muriel Nowlin

Muriel, age 88, died unexpectedly on May 17, 2013 in Albuquerque. She was born in Wood River, NE, the daughter of the late Irwin Clark and Olive (Van Winkle) Clark. Muriel was the wife of the late (d. 1999) Roy A."Bud" Nowlin for 53 years. Her adult working career began during WWII making 2000 pound bombs and ended with her retirement from the KAFB Officers Club accounting office. Muriel traveled far and wide as a career Air Force wife. In retirement, Muriel and Bud constantly traveled in their motor home with the Chaparral and Los Quatros motor home clubs. They attended and worked numerous rallies. She loved bingo, cards and socializing with her friends. Special thanks to her Sunday cards friends Margie Maguire, Ginny McElverry, Iris Peterson and Genevieve Carlson. Halos for her "angel" neighbor Tony and Rita Villa. Survivors: son Gary L. Nowlin and fiancee Joy L. Hunsicker of Salisbury Township, PA; grandson Gary L. Nowlin II of Allentown, PA. She was predeceased by her youngest son, Steven Douglas Nowlin, in 1972. An informal Memorial service will be held at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd., Albuquerque 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. No flowers please. Instead,Muriel asks you to take someone you love to dinner.