This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Alberson, Daniel Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5229/mb.ashx Message Board Post: David M. Alberson, 86, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday , February 25th, 2011. David was born on November 7th, 1924 in Mesilla, NM to James F. and Florence Alberson. David graduated from Las Cruces union High School and then proudly served in the US Air Corps. He was a B-17 pilot.but always said the greatest combat he ever saw was in a honky-tonk in Memphis. He married Pauline Daniel in 1946. David graduated from New Mexico State University, (then New Mexico College of A $ M) with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. David and Pauline celebrated 65 years of marriage on January 13, 2011. Pauline preceded him in death just a month ago, and now they are together again. David worked for the U.S Department of Agriculture for many years. Later, he owned and operated a home and apartment maintenance company working for several realtors and many local residents in town. He could build or fix anything and taught his children to do the same. He was a member (sometimes reluctantly) of Hill Baptist Church. David enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and telling stories and jokes. He had a strong work ethic and lived his life with Christian values. David is survived by children; Ed and Talea Alberson, Paul and Betty Alberson, Rick Alberson, Linda and Mark Robertson, Craig and Kathi Alberson, his adopted grandson Joshua Alberson, sister, Irene Swartz, sisters-in-law, Ann Alberson, Corkey Alberson, Jeanne Alberson, Minnie Topliff, brother-in-law, David Daniel and sister-in-law Mary Chitwood, cousin, Jackie Harris, as well as many friends, family, and neighbors. He was the proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren, and 15-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, four brothers, and adopted granddaughter Amanda Alberson. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 1st, 2011, from 5:00-7:00pm at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral Services to celebrate his life will be Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 at 10am at Getz Funeral Home with Pastor Johnny Roberts of Hill Baptist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hill Baptist Church. PO Box 896, Dona Ana, NM 88-32 or to Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada, 299 E. Montana, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM. 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book, go to www.GetzCares.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 1, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.