This bituary was in the Alamogordo, Otero County, newspaper. Hope it helps someone. Ann in New Mexico Alamogordo Daily News 24 November 2003 page 12 column 1 Ruth M. Dryer, 79 Loving mom Ruth M. Dryer, 79, of Alamogordo, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, in Alamogordo. Mrs. Dryer was born October 11, 1924 in Pontiac, Michigan to Ray and Frances Indiana (Peabody) Gibson. She moved to Alamogordo in 1987 from Scottscale [my note: should be Scottsdale] Ariz. She was an avid golfer, enjoyed walking and the outdoors, was an avid fan of all sports, and was loved by all who knew her. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Survivors include her four daughters, Cheryl Kullman, Cathy Dryer and Wendy Dryer, all of Alamogordo, and Christina Christenson of Guthrie, Oklahoma; and four grandchildren, Blair Kullman, Stephanie Szilagy, Nicholas Mahler and Megan Mahler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Dryer in 1986 and her parents. Memorial Services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church with the Reverend Michael Struck officiating. Cremation has taken place. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at Hamilton-O'Dell Funeral Home. To send a tribute to the family, please visit www.mem.com