Oliver Carl Neie

NEIE�?¯�?¿�?½�?¯�?¿�?½”Oliver Carl Neie, 88, of Corrales, NM, died at his home on Friday May 21, 2010. Oliver was born on October 9, 1921, in Lanham, TX to Otto and Lydia Neie. He lived on a farm with his parents and two older brothers. Oliver was especially proud that he broke and trained his first horse when he was in the first grade. He was a natural athlete, playing all sports in high school. He served in the Navy during WWII, stationed in the Philippine Islands. Oliver graduated from Texas A&M with a BS in Agricultural Engineering. He was a soil conservationist with the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 30 years. Oliver married Joy Gardner on April 9, 1950, and in 1962 they settled permanently in Corrales. They celebrated 55 years together. Oliver started a team roping club in almost all of the communities in which he lived. He was the first president of the New Mexico Old Timers Association. Many ropers in New Mexico learned to rope at his place in Corrales. Oliver won his last buckle at the age of 75, and had his last horse wreck at 84. Oliver also painted and was an expert leather crafter. He made saddles for each of his grandchildren, among many others. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy, a grandson, Dean McCoy, and his parents and both brothers. Survivors include four children, Elaine McCoy (Lester), Gary Neie (Lisa), Gail Scott (Michael), and Glen Neie (Freda); seven grandchildren, Kristi Victor (Darrell), Karen Waldrip (Josh), Tracy Jackson (Matt), Carl Neie (Kendra), Curtis Scott, Colter Neie, and Shawn Neie; and eleven great-grandchildren. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920