Irene M. Abbey
February 23, 1923 – November 4, 2010
Irene M. Abbey passed away at her home on November 4, 2010. She was 87 years old. Irene was born on February 23, 1923 to Mr. and Mrs. William Mills in Swink, Oklahoma. She spent her childhood there moving to Grand Junction in time to attend Grand Junction High School and spent the next 71 years in the Valley. She married Meade A. Abbey on April 4, 1943. Irene was a waitress and sales clerk. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Eagles Lodge. Irene enjoyed fishing, crafts and gardening. Irene is survived by her husband, Meade; nephews, Dennis (Carmen) Smith; Kenny (Lori) Smith; Mark Head, and many nieces and extended family members. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 10th from 6 - 8:00 p.m. at Martin Mortuary. Funeral services will be on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dan Wilkie officiating at the mortuary. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in Irene's honor to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090B North 12th, Grand Junction, CO 81506.
Published in The Daily Sentinel on November 9, 2010
Irene M. Abbey
February 23, 1923 – November 4, 2010
Irene M. Abbey passed away at her home on November 4, 2010. She was 87 years old. Irene was born on February 23, 1923 to Mr. and Mrs. William Mills in Swink, Oklahoma. She spent her childhood there moving to Grand Junction in time to attend Grand Junction High School and spent the next 71 years in the Valley. She married Meade A. Abbey on April 4, 1943. Irene was a waitress and sales clerk. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Eagles Lodge. Irene enjoyed fishing, crafts and gardening. Irene is survived by her husband, Meade; nephews, Dennis (Carmen) Smith; Kenny (Lori) Smith; Mark Head, and many nieces and extended family members. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 10th from 6 - 8:00 p.m. at Martin Mortuary. Funeral services will be on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dan Wilkie officiating at the mortuary. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in Irene's honor to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090B North 12th, Grand Junction, CO 81506.
Published in The Daily Sentinel on November 9, 2010
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