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Lorna Abbott Obituary
Born May 12, 1922 in Tumwater, to Charles W. and Edwina W. (Lloyd) Meyer, Lorna lived most of her life in Tumwater.
She married Willard J. "Bill" Abbott on February 12, 1942. He preceded her in death in 2000.
Lorna was a lifetime member of the Olympia Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Lorna worked as a beautician after graduating from Olympia High School.
For over 40 years Lorna volunteered at the Seventh-Day Adventist Community Service Center, serving as director for many years.
Lorna is survived by her daughters, Nancy Abbott, and Bonnie Stelling (Otis); granddaughter, Dayna Stelling, all of Lacey; grandson, Doug Stelling of Yelm; and brother, Robert W. Meyer, Sr. (Phyllis), of Belfair.
Arrangements for services are in care of Forest Funeral Home, Olympia. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at Transformation Life Center, A Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1717 Eskridge Blvd., Olympia, with Pastor Tom Decker officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations in her honor be made to Seventh-Day Adventist Community Service Center, 1029 Puget St. N, Olympia, WA 98506.
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Ed and Bev Baldwin
December 2, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Tumwater Hill was a wonderful place to grow up. I can smell the aromas in your Mom's kitchen - freshly baked cookies and breads. The best part is our Moms were always there to greet us when we walked in the front door after school.
Cora Lee Johnson
December 2, 2008
Lorna was like another mother to me. I will miss her and her love.
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