Kenneth J. Buddy"" Chokie

Kenneth J. "Buddy" Chokie May 12, 1932 - March 2, 2010 Kenneth J. "Buddy" Chokie, 77, of Bloomfield, beloved husband of 53 years to Barbara, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to be with his heavenly father Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in Bloomfield. He was born May 12, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Francis Kennison and Ruby Fairclough, and was raised in Rock Springs, Wyo. He served faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict from March 1953 to March 1955. Buddy's early career began as a furniture salesman in Oregon. After marrying Barbara, they moved to New Mexico where he began his career with The El Paso Natural Gas Company and retired after 37 years. Buddy will be honored and remembered by his family; loving wife Barbara; sons, Ken and Mark; daughter, Bobbie; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements are with Daniles Family Funeral Services; 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671