Eddy Co. NM - OBIT:  RUFUS M STINNETT

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The following excerpts were taken from Page 8 - The Artesia
(NM) Daily Press - February 8, 2000
STINNETT
Services are scheduled for February 10 at First Presbyterian Church
in Artesia for Rufus M. Stinnett.  Stinnett, 94, died February 7
in El Paso, Texas.  Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia.
Burial will be with Masonic Graveside Rites.  Stinnett was born
February 23, 1905, in Portales, NM, the son of Samuel Henry Stinnett
and Mary Jane Stinnett.  He married Helen Green on May 25, 1932, in
Artesia.  She preceded him in death on August 3, 1997.  His 
professional life was spent in the field of education.  He was a 
member of First Presbyterian Church.  He was a Worth Grand Patron
Order of Eastern Star for the state of New Mexico in 1947-48 and
served as Watchman of the Shepherds for White Shrine of Jerusalem.
Survivors include a son Arba Stinnett of Novato, Calif.; a daughter
Rosemary Harral of Golden, Colo.; three granddaughters; and four
great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife and
one grandson.