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1940
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2018
Vernon Abbott Obituary
Vern started his CPA career in Chicago, Ill., and moved to El Paso, Texas, and then to Colorado Springs, Colo. He and his wife have lived in Buena Vista since 2003. Vern worked in private practice until retiring in 2006.
He loved to play cards, especially bridge, fish, hunt, tennis, travel and golf. Vern and Jan spent time traveling the U.S. in a camper to see family, friends and visit national parks. He loved his children and grandchildren and visited them as often as possible. Vern loved his canine friends.
Vern was an active member of Trout Unlimited, the Optimist Club and regularly attended Clear View Community Church. He was a supporter of Habitat for Humanity, Young Life, and the Backpack Ministry.
Vern was preceded in death by his parents, thousands of pike, walleye and bass, and hundreds of ducks.
He is survived by his wife Jan (55 years); son the Rev. Tom (Deb) Abbott of Salt Lake City, Utah; daughter Sherri (Brent) Stoltzfus of Colorado Springs, Colo.: sister Judith Abbott of Dover; grandchildren Samuel (Melissa) Abbott of Spokane Wash., Nicole (Paul) Warner of Boise, Idaho, Hanna (Craig) Bingham of Lost County Earth; Drew (Kiana-fiancé) Stoltzfus of Denver, Colo.; Cousins Earl (Carol) Abbott, Dot Abbott, and Kathy (Walt) Becker, and their children of Dover.
A memorial Service was held March 31 at Clear View Community Church in Buena Vista. Friends and family who choose to honor Vern may make memorial contributions to Clear View Community Church of Buena Vista, Colo., (General fund), Cottonwood Presbyterian Church of Murray Utah, (General fund), or Young Life, Arkansas Valley (General fund).
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Memories and Condolences
for Vernon Abbott
September 9, 2018
With my sincere sympathy to your family; May your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn"
May 8, 2018
My heartfelt sympathies to the family during this difficult time...May your fondest memories bring you joy and may prayers to the God of all comfort strengthen you.
He promises, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. I am healing you."
(2 Kings 20:5)
May 2, 2018
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May you find comfort from God during this difficult time (Act 24:15)
BC~
California
April 27, 2018
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God give you comfort and help you through this.( 2 Th 2:16,17)
T.H
April 24, 2018
My heartfelt sympathies to the family during this difficult time...May your fondest memories bring you joy and may prayers to the God of all comfort strengthen you.
He promises, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. I am healing you."
(2 Kings 20:5)
Andre
April 11, 2018
My condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May God strengthen you and give you peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:1
Diane Smith
April 9, 2018
Deepest Condolences .2 Corinthains 1-3,4.
April 9, 2018
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you draw strength in knowing the fact that God is the creator of life, and he is capable of restoring life to someone who has died. Acts 17:24. 25.
April 3, 2018
Extending condolences for your family's loss. May the peace of God help you cope in the coming days.
Debbie Moore
March 29, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Vern's passing. The Abbott family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Vern.
March 26, 2018
My heartfelt sympathys go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope the words in 1 Thessalonians 4 : 14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
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