Daughter of Stephen Alfeus Brabb and Hazel Alwilda (Secord) Brabb.
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Mary A. Abshire, 88, of Boise, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, in a local care center of natural causes. Mary was born on June 17, 1916, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Hazel Secord Brabb and Stephen A. Brabb.
She grew up in Castleford, Idaho, graduating from high school in 1934.
On Oct. 28, 1934, Mary married Charles E. "Abby" Abshire in Castleford. Upon her husband's discharge from the Navy, they lived in Castleford. The family moved to many different places because of Abby's career. In 1974 the couple moved back to Boise to enjoy retirement.
Mary and Abby enjoyed traveling in their RV and wintered in Texas for many years. Mary was very good at handwork, knitting many afghans and making quilts for family members. She enjoyed music and played the organ in church for a number of years. Her greatest love was her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Mary was a longtime member of the Christian Church and currently was a member of University Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, C.E. "Abby" Abshire of Boise, ID; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Louise Abshire of Port Hadlock, WA; Dennis and Pat Abshire of Redway, CA; and Nicklas and Lee Ann Abshire of Boise, Idaho; three sisters; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
A memorial service will be held Monday, April 18th, at University Christian Church with Pastor Jim Kirby officiating. A private burial will be held at Dry Creek Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel.
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Mary A. Abshire, 88, of Boise, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, in a local care center of natural causes. Mary was born on June 17, 1916, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Hazel Secord Brabb and Stephen A. Brabb.
She grew up in Castleford, Idaho, graduating from high school in 1934.
On Oct. 28, 1934, Mary married Charles E. "Abby" Abshire in Castleford. Upon her husband's discharge from the Navy, they lived in Castleford. The family moved to many different places because of Abby's career. In 1974 the couple moved back to Boise to enjoy retirement.
Mary and Abby enjoyed traveling in their RV and wintered in Texas for many years. Mary was very good at handwork, knitting many afghans and making quilts for family members. She enjoyed music and played the organ in church for a number of years. Her greatest love was her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Mary was a longtime member of the Christian Church and currently was a member of University Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, C.E. "Abby" Abshire of Boise, ID; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Louise Abshire of Port Hadlock, WA; Dennis and Pat Abshire of Redway, CA; and Nicklas and Lee Ann Abshire of Boise, Idaho; three sisters; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
A memorial service will be held Monday, April 18th, at University Christian Church with Pastor Jim Kirby officiating. A private burial will be held at Dry Creek Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel.
ALDEN-WAGGONER obituary
Daughter of Stephen Alfeus Brabb and Hazel Alwilda (Secord) Brabb.
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Mary A. Abshire, 88, of Boise, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, in a local care center of natural causes. Mary was born on June 17, 1916, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Hazel Secord Brabb and Stephen A. Brabb.
She grew up in Castleford, Idaho, graduating from high school in 1934.
On Oct. 28, 1934, Mary married Charles E. "Abby" Abshire in Castleford. Upon her husband's discharge from the Navy, they lived in Castleford. The family moved to many different places because of Abby's career. In 1974 the couple moved back to Boise to enjoy retirement.
Mary and Abby enjoyed traveling in their RV and wintered in Texas for many years. Mary was very good at handwork, knitting many afghans and making quilts for family members. She enjoyed music and played the organ in church for a number of years. Her greatest love was her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Mary was a longtime member of the Christian Church and currently was a member of University Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, C.E. "Abby" Abshire of Boise, ID; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Louise Abshire of Port Hadlock, WA; Dennis and Pat Abshire of Redway, CA; and Nicklas and Lee Ann Abshire of Boise, Idaho; three sisters; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
A memorial service will be held Monday, April 18th, at University Christian Church with Pastor Jim Kirby officiating. A private burial will be held at Dry Creek Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel.
ALDEN-WAGGONER obituary
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Mary A. Abshire, 88, of Boise, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, in a local care center of natural causes. Mary was born on June 17, 1916, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Hazel Secord Brabb and Stephen A. Brabb.
She grew up in Castleford, Idaho, graduating from high school in 1934.
On Oct. 28, 1934, Mary married Charles E. "Abby" Abshire in Castleford. Upon her husband's discharge from the Navy, they lived in Castleford. The family moved to many different places because of Abby's career. In 1974 the couple moved back to Boise to enjoy retirement.
Mary and Abby enjoyed traveling in their RV and wintered in Texas for many years. Mary was very good at handwork, knitting many afghans and making quilts for family members. She enjoyed music and played the organ in church for a number of years. Her greatest love was her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Mary was a longtime member of the Christian Church and currently was a member of University Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, C.E. "Abby" Abshire of Boise, ID; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Louise Abshire of Port Hadlock, WA; Dennis and Pat Abshire of Redway, CA; and Nicklas and Lee Ann Abshire of Boise, Idaho; three sisters; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
A memorial service will be held Monday, April 18th, at University Christian Church with Pastor Jim Kirby officiating. A private burial will be held at Dry Creek Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel.
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