Laurence Richard "Larry" Abbott January 1, 1943 – June 14, 2012
Longtime Grand Junction resident, Larry Abbott, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Grand Junction. He was 69 years of age.
A private graveside funeral service honoring Larry's life was held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia, Colorado, with James Gall officiating.
Laurence Richard Abbott was born to Roland and Virginia Abbott on January 1, 1943, in Reno, Nevada. He spent his childhood and attended school in Casper, Wyoming. After graduating from Natrona County High School in 1961, Larry furthered his education at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins.
Following his graduation from CSU, Larry honorably served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam Era.
On September 13, 1967, Larry married the love of his life, Geraldine "Geri" Somrak in Grand Junction. To this union, two sons were born.
Larry, a retired regional environmental manager with the Colorado Department of Transportation, enjoyed fishing, camping, collecting coins, golfing and taking vacations. More importantly, he loved and cherished spending time with his family.
Larry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Geri Abbott, of Grand Junction; two sons, Gary Abbott and wife, Natalie, of Lakewood, CO, and Greg Abbott and wife, Tara, of Castle Rock, CO; his mother, Virginia Abbott; two siblings, Randy Abbott and Cindy Nolan, all of Casper, WY; and three grandchildren, Grant, Grayden and Benjamin Abbott.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, Roland Abbott.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Larry's name to Digestive Health Alliance, www.dha.org, (700 W. Virginia St. #201, Milwaukee, WI 53204) in honor of Larry's oldest grandson, Grant Abbott.
Arrangements were under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.
Published in The Daily Sentinel on June 24, 2012
Longtime Grand Junction resident, Larry Abbott, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Grand Junction. He was 69 years of age.
A private graveside funeral service honoring Larry's life was held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia, Colorado, with James Gall officiating.
Laurence Richard Abbott was born to Roland and Virginia Abbott on January 1, 1943, in Reno, Nevada. He spent his childhood and attended school in Casper, Wyoming. After graduating from Natrona County High School in 1961, Larry furthered his education at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins.
Following his graduation from CSU, Larry honorably served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam Era.
On September 13, 1967, Larry married the love of his life, Geraldine "Geri" Somrak in Grand Junction. To this union, two sons were born.
Larry, a retired regional environmental manager with the Colorado Department of Transportation, enjoyed fishing, camping, collecting coins, golfing and taking vacations. More importantly, he loved and cherished spending time with his family.
Larry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Geri Abbott, of Grand Junction; two sons, Gary Abbott and wife, Natalie, of Lakewood, CO, and Greg Abbott and wife, Tara, of Castle Rock, CO; his mother, Virginia Abbott; two siblings, Randy Abbott and Cindy Nolan, all of Casper, WY; and three grandchildren, Grant, Grayden and Benjamin Abbott.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, Roland Abbott.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Larry's name to Digestive Health Alliance, www.dha.org, (700 W. Virginia St. #201, Milwaukee, WI 53204) in honor of Larry's oldest grandson, Grant Abbott.
Arrangements were under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.
Published in The Daily Sentinel on June 24, 2012
Laurence Richard "Larry" Abbott January 1, 1943 – June 14, 2012
Longtime Grand Junction resident, Larry Abbott, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Grand Junction. He was 69 years of age.
A private graveside funeral service honoring Larry's life was held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia, Colorado, with James Gall officiating.
Laurence Richard Abbott was born to Roland and Virginia Abbott on January 1, 1943, in Reno, Nevada. He spent his childhood and attended school in Casper, Wyoming. After graduating from Natrona County High School in 1961, Larry furthered his education at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins.
Following his graduation from CSU, Larry honorably served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam Era.
On September 13, 1967, Larry married the love of his life, Geraldine "Geri" Somrak in Grand Junction. To this union, two sons were born.
Larry, a retired regional environmental manager with the Colorado Department of Transportation, enjoyed fishing, camping, collecting coins, golfing and taking vacations. More importantly, he loved and cherished spending time with his family.
Larry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Geri Abbott, of Grand Junction; two sons, Gary Abbott and wife, Natalie, of Lakewood, CO, and Greg Abbott and wife, Tara, of Castle Rock, CO; his mother, Virginia Abbott; two siblings, Randy Abbott and Cindy Nolan, all of Casper, WY; and three grandchildren, Grant, Grayden and Benjamin Abbott.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, Roland Abbott.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Larry's name to Digestive Health Alliance, www.dha.org, (700 W. Virginia St. #201, Milwaukee, WI 53204) in honor of Larry's oldest grandson, Grant Abbott.
Arrangements were under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.
Published in The Daily Sentinel on June 24, 2012
Longtime Grand Junction resident, Larry Abbott, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Grand Junction. He was 69 years of age.
A private graveside funeral service honoring Larry's life was held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia, Colorado, with James Gall officiating.
Laurence Richard Abbott was born to Roland and Virginia Abbott on January 1, 1943, in Reno, Nevada. He spent his childhood and attended school in Casper, Wyoming. After graduating from Natrona County High School in 1961, Larry furthered his education at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins.
Following his graduation from CSU, Larry honorably served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam Era.
On September 13, 1967, Larry married the love of his life, Geraldine "Geri" Somrak in Grand Junction. To this union, two sons were born.
Larry, a retired regional environmental manager with the Colorado Department of Transportation, enjoyed fishing, camping, collecting coins, golfing and taking vacations. More importantly, he loved and cherished spending time with his family.
Larry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Geri Abbott, of Grand Junction; two sons, Gary Abbott and wife, Natalie, of Lakewood, CO, and Greg Abbott and wife, Tara, of Castle Rock, CO; his mother, Virginia Abbott; two siblings, Randy Abbott and Cindy Nolan, all of Casper, WY; and three grandchildren, Grant, Grayden and Benjamin Abbott.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, Roland Abbott.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Larry's name to Digestive Health Alliance, www.dha.org, (700 W. Virginia St. #201, Milwaukee, WI 53204) in honor of Larry's oldest grandson, Grant Abbott.
Arrangements were under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.
Published in The Daily Sentinel on June 24, 2012
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