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Joseph Abbie Obituary
September 29, 1945
April 24, 2017
Joseph Abbie, 71, passed away peacefully at Tahoe Pacific Hospital after being sick for several years. Joe was born on September 29, 1945 in Schurz, NV to Esther Abbie. Joe attended Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas where he met the love of his life, Emily Walema (Peach Springs, AZ). On December 3, 1966 the two got married in Reno, Nevada; they enjoyed 50 years of marriage. That same year Joe started working for Stewart Indian School. On June 14, 1967 he was drafted into the Army. He served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged. He returned to Stewart Indian School as the supervisor of the boy's dormitory department. While at Stewart he became a baseball coach. He would go on to coach until the school closed in 1980. Joe then moved his family back to Reno. For a brief time he worked for the University of Nevada Reno as an equipment manager. He then became a supervisor at the Department of Motor Vehicles and retired from there in June of 2006.
Joe was very active in the Reno Sparks Indian Colony Community. He served on the Tribal Council December 19, 1987 through December 12, 2007. He had several hobbies which included hunting, fishing, golfing, pow-wowing, coaching, mentoring, traveling, and attending any/all youth extracurricular activities.
He is survived by his wife, Emily Abbie, son Anthony Abbie and daughter in-law Willett Y. Smith, daughter Amanda Abbie-Hall and his son in-law Tyree Hall. Granddaughters Vanessa Williams, Charisse Abbie, Troy Anna Foster, Allieghfaye Abbie. Grandsons Lelorren "JoJo" Sammaripa, Allex Abbie. Great-granddaughters Briallen Williams and Annaleigh Sammaripa, great-grandson Colvin Williams. Brothers Michael, Robert "Lou", Ronald "Diz", Kevin O'Daye, and Everett Smith. Sisters Carol "Noonie" Wyatt, Corry Racine, Cathy Yazzie, Valerie "KDot" Smith. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He is preceded in death by grandparents Tommy and Minnie Smith, father Stressler O'Daye, and brother Kenneth "Hoss" O'Daye.
Joe had a great sense of humor, loved joking and teasing, and loved everything about holidays. He will be greatly missed at family functions and gatherings.
A visitation and viewing is scheduled from 4pm until 7pm, Friday, April 28, 2017 at Walton's - O'Brien-Rogers & Crosby Funeral Home, 600 W. 2nd Street, Reno. A funeral service is scheduled for 10am, Saturday, April 29th at the Reno/Sparks Indian Colony Gym with burial to follow at Nixon Cemetery, Nixon, NV.
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Pat
May 17, 2017
Please accept my sincere condolences. May you gain strength and peace by pouring out your heart to God in prayer. I'm sorry for your loss.
Kathy Martin
May 15, 2017
Joe Abbie was a well-liked classmate in our first graduating class at Wooster High School, 1964. He achieved a notably happy and successful life, and his family can take pride in his accomplishments. What a sweet guy--he will be missed.
May 3, 2017
With heartfelt condolences to the family of (Joseph Abbie). May you find comfort in this bible passage. "I have heard your prayers. I have seen your tears. Here I am healing you" (2kings 20: 5)
Michael Purdy
May 2, 2017
Dear Tony,
May the Lord comfort you and your family during this difficult and challenging moment in time.
Ann
April 30, 2017
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Joseph. May God's loving kindness bring peace and comfort during this sad and difficult time. Psalms 29:11
April 29, 2017
My condolences to the family
April 29, 2017
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one; may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. (Psalms 46 :1)
April 28, 2017
I worked with Jo Jo for 9 years at the DMV, he called me by my middle name Rita...Joe had a great personality and made people laugh, we laughed a lot and I was very fortunate to have him as my supervisor. He loved his family and I would see him at pow-wow's. My condolences to his family, he is at peace now.
Stacy Hicks-Cordova
Val Thomas
April 28, 2017
Sending my condolences to the family. As a child I have a lot of memories of Joe, Emily, Tony and Amanda - had the opportunity to grow up with a nice and caring family. The good ole' days out at Stewart Indian School. My thoughts and prayers are with you all - we did lose an amazing person. He will be missed. Love The Thomas Family, Val, Chuck, Kaylee, Austin, Shelby, Sheldon and Zayden.
Dave Arthurs
April 28, 2017
So sorry to hear about Joe. Playing baseball with Tony, I got to see a great dad, an astute baseball mind, and always a funny, nice guy. I remember being scared out of my mind to go take my drivers test but good fortune smiled upon as I walked into the DMV and saw Joe - he immediately started joking around and my fear evaporated. Rest in peace.
Julie Neill
April 28, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I knew Joe while working at the Reno DMV. He was a very kind man who enjoyed his job, cared for the people he worked with & the public in which he served. Joe was always friendly & ready with a smile. My prayers go out to you and our family.
Andrea Benally
April 27, 2017
Joe always put a smile on my face...you will be missed. Sending prayers to the family...
Andrea Benally and family
Cheryl Brownell
April 27, 2017
Emily, so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Call if I can do something to help or if you just need to talk.
Rommie Brown
April 27, 2017
I remembered Coach Abbie from Bambino Baseball growing up and playing in the early 80's. He was also my DMV driving instructor when I took my driver's license test at 16. Truly a great man and was always very kind. May our condolences bring you comfort and may our prayers ease the pain of this loss. The Hegarty Family
April 27, 2017
Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2
Bruce & Bette Storey
April 27, 2017
Tony and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
April 27, 2017
May you have strength and hope to cope with your loss. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences. 1 Corinthians 15:26.
April 27, 2017
To the family you have my condolences. We are all looking forward to a time when death will be a thing of the past. -Isaiah 65:17
MZ
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