Samuel Chester Mauk

SAMUEL CHESTER MAUK Age 77, a resident of Albuquerque for 44 years, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 22, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 54 ½ years, Nancy Mauk; and his daughter, Emily. He is also survived by brothers, Jim Mauk and Ted Mauk both of Missouri, and Ken Mauk of Arkansas; sisters, Monra Hammond of Washington, D.C., and Barbara Erwin of Missouri; 17 nephews and nieces; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Tim Mauk; brother, Charles Mauk and wife, Ruby of Arkansas; sisters-in-law, Connie Mauk of Missouri and Virginia Williamson of Texas; and his nephew, Tom Williamson of Arizona. Sam attended the University of Missouri and the University of Maryland and received his B.S. degree from the University of Wyoming. He received his M.S. degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology. Sam served in the USAF for 23 years as an Aeronautical and Nuclear Engineer. He then worked in civil service for 16 years at KAFB, first with the U.S. Navy, then with the Dept. of Defense. He was a member of Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 31 years and kept busy with many church activities. Additionally, he enjoyed the NMSO, bridge, bowling, live theater, Santa Fe Opera, movies, crossword puzzles, Sudoku puzzles, and much traveling. Sam was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend and will be deeply missed. Private graveside services were held Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Santa Fe National Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 6:00 p.m., at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Rd. NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, or online . FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400