Metta Jean Dayhoff

Dayhoff, Metta Jean Age 87, a resident of Albuquerque, NM went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Herbert E. Dayhoff; children, Eric E. Dayhoff of Rio Rancho, NM, Brenda Smith and husband Roger of Albuquerque, NM; 3 grandchildren, Amber Dayhoff, Christopher Smith, Jordan Castillo; 1 great-grandchild, Nevea Clinton; brother, Sanford Bushman and wife Alice of Leavenworth, KS; sister, Juanita Chriestenson of Neosho Falls, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Iva Bushman; grandson, Jarrod Castillo. She was born on the family farm near Neosho Falls, KS. She attended Pittsburgh State Teachers College, Pittsburgh, KS. After a short teaching career in a rural school she moved to Topeka and studied to become a dental nurse, working several years in a hospital dental clinic in Topeka. Along with her husband, Herbert, they owned and operated Dayhoff Shoes in Clovis, Gallup, Roswell and Albuquerque. She was a cherished wife, loving mother, grandmother, and best friend. Jean leaves a legacy of strength, courage, compassion and most of all...Love! A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Metta's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services
4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
505-892-9920