Obituary of Owen Knight McCurry, San Miguel County, NM
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McCurry, Owen Knight October 7, 2007

Seattle Times
Owen Knight McCurry   
Owen Knight McCURRY Age 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep, October 7, 
2007 in Snohomish, Washington. Son of Rufus of Alexander and Francis Pauline 
McCurry (Knight), Owen was born January 30, 1927 in San Antonio, Texas. 
Following the accidental death of Owen's father, he moved with his mother to 
Denton, Texas. His mother was remarried to Michael Zalesny and they moved to 
Las Vegas, New Mexico where his loving stepfather helped raise him. Enlisting 
in the U. S. Army in 1944, Owen served in the Pacific Theatre in World War II. 
After the war he moved to Denver, Colorado where he met the love of his life, 
Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Fleming. They were married January 20, 1950. Owen is 
survived by his wife of 57 years and four children: Michael (Sarah), Martin 
(Susan), Gail (Glenn Hunter) and Paul (Debbie) and seven grandchildren. Owen, 
a devoted father and husband, earned 'Father of the Year' awards twice in 
Eugene, Oregon where he both coached and umpired Little League Baseball during 
the years his three sons played. He often took his family on rock-hunting or 
hiking and camping trips to eastern Oregon and to the Oregon beaches and 
passed on a passion for exploration and adventure to his children. Owen was an 
accomplished pianist, delighting many with his superb classical renditions, 
playing for churches, benefits, neighbors and friends. A member of Mensa and a 
former spokesperson for the Cancer Society and United Way, Owen had a keen 
mind and diverse interests. Charming and personable, he entertained many with 
his lively jokes and stories. His hobbies included German stamp collecting, 
bridge, crossword puzzles, ping-pong and he shot a mean game of pool. He loved 
tennis, playing at Tennis World and Central Park Tennis Club in Kirkland, 
Washington. Owen showed amazing strength and courage during his twenty-year 
struggle with Parkinson's. He will be deeply missed by his family and 
friend's. At his request, no services will be held. Remembrances may be made 
to the Parkinson's Foundation. 
Published in print on 10/28/2007.  


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