Christy Jo Abbott, was born in Boone, Iowa on July 7, 1953, the daughter of Robert and Marilyn (Beckley) Abbott.
She graduated from Boone High School in 1971 and then graduated from Iowa State University in 1975, with a BA in English. Christy later received her Masters Degree in Science, Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management. She taught food sciences at MacKay Hall and the Scheman Building at Iowa State, retiring in 2010.
Christy enjoyed flower gardening, reading, cooking, and her dachshund, companion, Brenna.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Christy is survived by her brother Bob Abbott and wife Milly of Boone; her dachshund dog and special friend, Brenna; an aunt Karen Ely of Boone; and aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Following her wishes, she has been cremated. A Celebration of Christy's Life will be held in October. Time and place will be announced. Burial of her cremains will be in the Linwood Park Cemetery.
The family requests no flowers. In memory of Christy, memorials may be directed to the family.
Obituary & photo published by Schroeder Memorial Chapel, Inc.
Christy Jo Abbott, was born in Boone, Iowa on July 7, 1953, the daughter of Robert and Marilyn (Beckley) Abbott.
She graduated from Boone High School in 1971 and then graduated from Iowa State University in 1975, with a BA in English. Christy later received her Masters Degree in Science, Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management. She taught food sciences at MacKay Hall and the Scheman Building at Iowa State, retiring in 2010.
Christy enjoyed flower gardening, reading, cooking, and her dachshund, companion, Brenna.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Christy is survived by her brother Bob Abbott and wife Milly of Boone; her dachshund dog and special friend, Brenna; an aunt Karen Ely of Boone; and aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Following her wishes, she has been cremated. A Celebration of Christy's Life will be held in October. Time and place will be announced. Burial of her cremains will be in the Linwood Park Cemetery.
The family requests no flowers. In memory of Christy, memorials may be directed to the family.
Obituary & photo published by Schroeder Memorial Chapel, Inc.
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