Fern Abbott
St. George
Fern Abbott, passed away in her sleep on August 3, 2017 in St. George, Utah.
Born in 1931 in Roosevelt, Utah, Fern enjoyed a close relationship with her father and grandfather who inspired a deep love of reading from an early age.
As a teen, Fern shared her passion by tutoring struggling primary grade readers, and was encouraged by family, friends, and teachers to pursue a career in education.
With the award of a community scholarship, Fern enrolled in the MacKay School of Education at BYU in 1949 and received her degree from Fresno State University in 1961, graduating summa cum laude.
Throughout her 28-year career, Fern touched the lives of hundreds of young learners.
She held teaching credentials in Utah, California and Texas, and in 1975, was honored as Teacher of the Year at Bammel Elementary in Spring, Texas for the reading intervention program she implemented for incoming 1st grade students.
Fern traveled extensively in support of her husband's work as an exploration geologist.
She successfully balanced the challenges of career, family, and the logistics of multiple moves with the opportunity to experience the culture of the countries she visited.
After retiring and settling in Washington, Utah, Fern enjoyed entertaining friends and family while still making time for a service-oriented mission in Temple Square in Salt Lake City.
Fern loved challenging crosswords, sweet treats, doll collecting, and visiting the hair salon each week.
She is survived by her husband, Ward; children Anita Jean Abbott (Mike) Edwards of Port Townsend, Washington and Anjalie Rae Abbott (Lee) Gilby of Euless, Texas; grandchildren Eric Edwards (Kent) and Lauren Nicole Gilby (Euless).
Memorial gifts may be made to the Washington County Library.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00, prior to services.
Interment will be at the Washington City Cemetery, Washington, Utah.
Spilsbury Mortuary in St. George, Utah has been entrusted with arrangements (435) 673-2454.
Family and friends are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com .
Published in The Spectrum & Daily News on Aug. 6, 2017
Plot: BLK E1-PLOT 18
Status Occupied
Deceased Abbott, Fern Rasmussen
Age 86
Birth Date 03/15/1931
Birth Place Roosevelt, Utah
Death Date 8/3/2017
Death Place St. George, Utah
Burial Date 8/8/2017
Mortuary Spilsbury Mortuary
MilitaryService
VeteranStatus No
Facility ID E118
St. George
Fern Abbott, passed away in her sleep on August 3, 2017 in St. George, Utah.
Born in 1931 in Roosevelt, Utah, Fern enjoyed a close relationship with her father and grandfather who inspired a deep love of reading from an early age.
As a teen, Fern shared her passion by tutoring struggling primary grade readers, and was encouraged by family, friends, and teachers to pursue a career in education.
With the award of a community scholarship, Fern enrolled in the MacKay School of Education at BYU in 1949 and received her degree from Fresno State University in 1961, graduating summa cum laude.
Throughout her 28-year career, Fern touched the lives of hundreds of young learners.
She held teaching credentials in Utah, California and Texas, and in 1975, was honored as Teacher of the Year at Bammel Elementary in Spring, Texas for the reading intervention program she implemented for incoming 1st grade students.
Fern traveled extensively in support of her husband's work as an exploration geologist.
She successfully balanced the challenges of career, family, and the logistics of multiple moves with the opportunity to experience the culture of the countries she visited.
After retiring and settling in Washington, Utah, Fern enjoyed entertaining friends and family while still making time for a service-oriented mission in Temple Square in Salt Lake City.
Fern loved challenging crosswords, sweet treats, doll collecting, and visiting the hair salon each week.
She is survived by her husband, Ward; children Anita Jean Abbott (Mike) Edwards of Port Townsend, Washington and Anjalie Rae Abbott (Lee) Gilby of Euless, Texas; grandchildren Eric Edwards (Kent) and Lauren Nicole Gilby (Euless).
Memorial gifts may be made to the Washington County Library.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00, prior to services.
Interment will be at the Washington City Cemetery, Washington, Utah.
Spilsbury Mortuary in St. George, Utah has been entrusted with arrangements (435) 673-2454.
Family and friends are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com .
Published in The Spectrum & Daily News on Aug. 6, 2017
Plot: BLK E1-PLOT 18
Status Occupied
Deceased Abbott, Fern Rasmussen
Age 86
Birth Date 03/15/1931
Birth Place Roosevelt, Utah
Death Date 8/3/2017
Death Place St. George, Utah
Burial Date 8/8/2017
Mortuary Spilsbury Mortuary
MilitaryService
VeteranStatus No
Facility ID E118
Fern Abbott
St. George
Fern Abbott, passed away in her sleep on August 3, 2017 in St. George, Utah.
Born in 1931 in Roosevelt, Utah, Fern enjoyed a close relationship with her father and grandfather who inspired a deep love of reading from an early age.
As a teen, Fern shared her passion by tutoring struggling primary grade readers, and was encouraged by family, friends, and teachers to pursue a career in education.
With the award of a community scholarship, Fern enrolled in the MacKay School of Education at BYU in 1949 and received her degree from Fresno State University in 1961, graduating summa cum laude.
Throughout her 28-year career, Fern touched the lives of hundreds of young learners.
She held teaching credentials in Utah, California and Texas, and in 1975, was honored as Teacher of the Year at Bammel Elementary in Spring, Texas for the reading intervention program she implemented for incoming 1st grade students.
Fern traveled extensively in support of her husband's work as an exploration geologist.
She successfully balanced the challenges of career, family, and the logistics of multiple moves with the opportunity to experience the culture of the countries she visited.
After retiring and settling in Washington, Utah, Fern enjoyed entertaining friends and family while still making time for a service-oriented mission in Temple Square in Salt Lake City.
Fern loved challenging crosswords, sweet treats, doll collecting, and visiting the hair salon each week.
She is survived by her husband, Ward; children Anita Jean Abbott (Mike) Edwards of Port Townsend, Washington and Anjalie Rae Abbott (Lee) Gilby of Euless, Texas; grandchildren Eric Edwards (Kent) and Lauren Nicole Gilby (Euless).
Memorial gifts may be made to the Washington County Library.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00, prior to services.
Interment will be at the Washington City Cemetery, Washington, Utah.
Spilsbury Mortuary in St. George, Utah has been entrusted with arrangements (435) 673-2454.
Family and friends are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com .
Published in The Spectrum & Daily News on Aug. 6, 2017
Plot: BLK E1-PLOT 18
Status Occupied
Deceased Abbott, Fern Rasmussen
Age 86
Birth Date 03/15/1931
Birth Place Roosevelt, Utah
Death Date 8/3/2017
Death Place St. George, Utah
Burial Date 8/8/2017
Mortuary Spilsbury Mortuary
MilitaryService
VeteranStatus No
Facility ID E118
St. George
Fern Abbott, passed away in her sleep on August 3, 2017 in St. George, Utah.
Born in 1931 in Roosevelt, Utah, Fern enjoyed a close relationship with her father and grandfather who inspired a deep love of reading from an early age.
As a teen, Fern shared her passion by tutoring struggling primary grade readers, and was encouraged by family, friends, and teachers to pursue a career in education.
With the award of a community scholarship, Fern enrolled in the MacKay School of Education at BYU in 1949 and received her degree from Fresno State University in 1961, graduating summa cum laude.
Throughout her 28-year career, Fern touched the lives of hundreds of young learners.
She held teaching credentials in Utah, California and Texas, and in 1975, was honored as Teacher of the Year at Bammel Elementary in Spring, Texas for the reading intervention program she implemented for incoming 1st grade students.
Fern traveled extensively in support of her husband's work as an exploration geologist.
She successfully balanced the challenges of career, family, and the logistics of multiple moves with the opportunity to experience the culture of the countries she visited.
After retiring and settling in Washington, Utah, Fern enjoyed entertaining friends and family while still making time for a service-oriented mission in Temple Square in Salt Lake City.
Fern loved challenging crosswords, sweet treats, doll collecting, and visiting the hair salon each week.
She is survived by her husband, Ward; children Anita Jean Abbott (Mike) Edwards of Port Townsend, Washington and Anjalie Rae Abbott (Lee) Gilby of Euless, Texas; grandchildren Eric Edwards (Kent) and Lauren Nicole Gilby (Euless).
Memorial gifts may be made to the Washington County Library.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00, prior to services.
Interment will be at the Washington City Cemetery, Washington, Utah.
Spilsbury Mortuary in St. George, Utah has been entrusted with arrangements (435) 673-2454.
Family and friends are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com .
Published in The Spectrum & Daily News on Aug. 6, 2017
Plot: BLK E1-PLOT 18
Status Occupied
Deceased Abbott, Fern Rasmussen
Age 86
Birth Date 03/15/1931
Birth Place Roosevelt, Utah
Death Date 8/3/2017
Death Place St. George, Utah
Burial Date 8/8/2017
Mortuary Spilsbury Mortuary
MilitaryService
VeteranStatus No
Facility ID E118
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