On Nov. 6, 1948, Barbara married the love of her life, Albert Abbott. They were blessed with 63 years of wonderful memories until his passing in 2011.
Suffering with a heart condition caused by rheumatic fever as a child, Barbara was warned to never have children and was told she would never live to see 35 because of the damage. We are happy to report she went on to have six children and live to 92! Surviving are her children:
1. Harold (Karen) Abbott,
2. Russ (Donna) Abbott,
3. John (Edie) Abbott, all of Hubbard Lake,
4. Suzie Richardson of South Lyon,
5. Cheryl Abbott of Rogers City,
Also 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Barbara was a talented artist in many mediums. At the age of 17, she had a career painting black and white portraits with color for a photography studio. She has blessed each of her children with her personally painted family heirlooms, which are cherished. Barbara and Albert owned and operated Abbott Excavating & Septic Systems until their retirement in 1993, after which time they enjoyed family, their beloved dog, Molly, and attending bluegrass festivals.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, son, Vincent Abbott, and son-in-law, David Richardson. Barbara will be remembered for her love for her family, her love of animals, especially dogs, and her love of painting.
On Nov. 6, 1948, Barbara married the love of her life, Albert Abbott. They were blessed with 63 years of wonderful memories until his passing in 2011.
Suffering with a heart condition caused by rheumatic fever as a child, Barbara was warned to never have children and was told she would never live to see 35 because of the damage. We are happy to report she went on to have six children and live to 92! Surviving are her children:
1. Harold (Karen) Abbott,
2. Russ (Donna) Abbott,
3. John (Edie) Abbott, all of Hubbard Lake,
4. Suzie Richardson of South Lyon,
5. Cheryl Abbott of Rogers City,
Also 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Barbara was a talented artist in many mediums. At the age of 17, she had a career painting black and white portraits with color for a photography studio. She has blessed each of her children with her personally painted family heirlooms, which are cherished. Barbara and Albert owned and operated Abbott Excavating & Septic Systems until their retirement in 1993, after which time they enjoyed family, their beloved dog, Molly, and attending bluegrass festivals.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, son, Vincent Abbott, and son-in-law, David Richardson. Barbara will be remembered for her love for her family, her love of animals, especially dogs, and her love of painting.
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