Seth Abbott Obituary

Abbott, Seth Seth J. Abbott, Jr., longtime Plano resident, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2012. Born near Hanston, Kansas on 8/18/22, son of Seth Abbott, Sr. and Jessie Abbott. Survived by his wife of 66 years, Patricia Abbott, the love of his life. He was preceded in death by a son, Philip. He is survived by son, Tim and wife Shelley, daughters Kelli Abbott, Marilyn Hunter and husband Harlan, and Jody Guest and husband Rick and by sister, Julia Chambers. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Seth fought in WW II as a sergeant in the 99th Infantry Division. He was wounded near Cologne, Germany where he was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. In 1946 he entered the Engineering School at Kansas State and later transferred to SMU where he graduated with honors and earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering. Seth began his professional career as an engineer with Atlantic Richfield in 1950. After retiring, he worked with a conservation consulting firm, drove a school bus for PISD, and spent several years mentoring students at Mendenhall Elementary. He was a founding member of Plano East Church of Christ where he taught Sunday School for many years. Most of all Seth Abbott loved the Lord and his family. He will be missed. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 8, 2012 from 7-9pm in Ted Dickey Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2012 at 10am in the funeral home with Ken Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in Restland Memorial Park. To view full obituary, please visit www.teddickeyfuneral.com.

Published by Dallas Morning News on Jun. 7, 2012.
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" I knew Seth for a number of years, when hearing of this loss I was devastated, Seth was like a father to me, no words can describe this enormous loss his family is feeling. My prayers go to him and his family. He will be sorely missed."

David Choon

January 31, 2013

I want to offer my condolences to the Abbott family for their loss. I did not talk to Seth, but I did interview more than 350 fellow veterans of the 99th Division for a personal, candid book, "Once Upon A Time In War: The 99th Division in WWII." Univ. of Oklahoma Press. Seth and his comrades deserve our gratitude and praise for their service and sacrifices. Robert E. Humphrey Sacramento, CA

June 28, 2012

We at the Dairy Queen will miss Mr Abbott dearly. What a wonderful man and family, always so kind and friendly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Scott

June 10, 2012

Pat and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. I remember you from Plano East Church of Christ....Seth was one of the nicest men I ever had the opportunity to know. I also knew him from working at Atlantic Richfield.
In Christian love,

Susan Carrier

June 8, 2012

I am very sorry that that dear man is gone from this earth. I am so glad that I got to meet him. Billy has so many wonderful stories about his Uncle Seth--what a fine person he was, and is. I am so sorry for your loss, but he is in Heaven, no doubt about it.

Hallie Roberts

June 8, 2012

Aunt Pat and Family,
I'm sorry for the loss of Seth, I don't remember him, but he was married to my Aunt Pat, so he must have been a great and wonderful Man. Aunt Pat; My heart goes out to you during this difficult time, I wish I could be there with you! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Please accept my deepest sympathy, Love Patsy Dabney Clark

Patsy Clark

June 8, 2012

Pat & family so sorry for your loss,
I remember you & Seth from when I was young going to Davis St Chuch of Christ. I also remember your dear Mother Laura as I always loved your family
My prayers & Love are with you all during this most difficult time I live 9 miles
from Branson, MO
Lonita Alexander Rains

Lonita Rains

June 7, 2012

Jody and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all on the loss of such a wonderful man you all loved.

Margaret Stephens

June 7, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful father. We will be praying for God's comfort for you and your family during this difficult time.

John & Roxana Larance

June 7, 2012

You were so lucky to have such a wonderful man for your father and to have so many wonderful memories!! I hope that these memories will help you.
Thoughts and prayers to you.

Sandy Avery

June 7, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Although I have not kept in touch your family has meant a lot to me over these past 30 years. You are in my prayers.

Cindi Gant

June 7, 2012

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