William D. "Bill" Abbey, Jr. of Security, Colorado passed away on Friday, May 23, 2003 after a hard battle with cancer. Born in Englewood, Colorado, 1941, to William D. Abbey, Sr. and Eleanor Abbey. Survived by loving companion Hilde Mankowski, her son and grandson Michael and Ian Mankowski; son David and wife Lori Abbey; daughter Reverend Leigh Ann and husband John Tumino; former wife Patricia Loftus; grandchildren Nichole, Brandon and Abigal; loving sisters Loretta Wagner, Dorothy Anderson, Roberta, Barbara and Norma; many nieces, nephews, and brothers-in-law. Preceded in death by father William D. Abbey, Sr.; mother Eleanor Goings; and brother-in-law Butch Anderson.
Bill will be remembered through his enormous gifts of leadership and ability to go the extra mile in working on the board of the American Red Cross, Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America, S.A.L. Colorado State Detachment Commander, Post Commander of the Sons of the American Legion, and member of the American Legion Raiders. Bill's dedication and perseverance to others will be remembered through his retirement from I.B.M. He was well known and loved by the staff members and children of Academy District 20, Whitefield District 3, Cheyenne Mountain District 12 and memorialized through the dedication of the Aspen Valley High School Library to William "Bill" Abbey Library.
Bill loved camping, motorcycle riding, and was always willing to volunteer and extend his hand to help. He will be deeply missed by his beloved pets. Bill will always be remembered for his big heart and laughter.
Viewing will be held at Dove-Witt Mortuary, Fountain, CO on Monday, May 26 from 4-7pm and services on Tuesday, May 27, at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill Abbey's name at the Memorial Oncology Group, American Diabetes Association, Sons of the American Legion Post 38, or Dream Power Animal Shelter. Published in Denver Post on May 26, 2003.
Bill will be remembered through his enormous gifts of leadership and ability to go the extra mile in working on the board of the American Red Cross, Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America, S.A.L. Colorado State Detachment Commander, Post Commander of the Sons of the American Legion, and member of the American Legion Raiders. Bill's dedication and perseverance to others will be remembered through his retirement from I.B.M. He was well known and loved by the staff members and children of Academy District 20, Whitefield District 3, Cheyenne Mountain District 12 and memorialized through the dedication of the Aspen Valley High School Library to William "Bill" Abbey Library.
Bill loved camping, motorcycle riding, and was always willing to volunteer and extend his hand to help. He will be deeply missed by his beloved pets. Bill will always be remembered for his big heart and laughter.
Viewing will be held at Dove-Witt Mortuary, Fountain, CO on Monday, May 26 from 4-7pm and services on Tuesday, May 27, at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill Abbey's name at the Memorial Oncology Group, American Diabetes Association, Sons of the American Legion Post 38, or Dream Power Animal Shelter. Published in Denver Post on May 26, 2003.
William D. "Bill" Abbey, Jr. of Security, Colorado passed away on Friday, May 23, 2003 after a hard battle with cancer. Born in Englewood, Colorado, 1941, to William D. Abbey, Sr. and Eleanor Abbey. Survived by loving companion Hilde Mankowski, her son and grandson Michael and Ian Mankowski; son David and wife Lori Abbey; daughter Reverend Leigh Ann and husband John Tumino; former wife Patricia Loftus; grandchildren Nichole, Brandon and Abigal; loving sisters Loretta Wagner, Dorothy Anderson, Roberta, Barbara and Norma; many nieces, nephews, and brothers-in-law. Preceded in death by father William D. Abbey, Sr.; mother Eleanor Goings; and brother-in-law Butch Anderson.
Bill will be remembered through his enormous gifts of leadership and ability to go the extra mile in working on the board of the American Red Cross, Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America, S.A.L. Colorado State Detachment Commander, Post Commander of the Sons of the American Legion, and member of the American Legion Raiders. Bill's dedication and perseverance to others will be remembered through his retirement from I.B.M. He was well known and loved by the staff members and children of Academy District 20, Whitefield District 3, Cheyenne Mountain District 12 and memorialized through the dedication of the Aspen Valley High School Library to William "Bill" Abbey Library.
Bill loved camping, motorcycle riding, and was always willing to volunteer and extend his hand to help. He will be deeply missed by his beloved pets. Bill will always be remembered for his big heart and laughter.
Viewing will be held at Dove-Witt Mortuary, Fountain, CO on Monday, May 26 from 4-7pm and services on Tuesday, May 27, at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill Abbey's name at the Memorial Oncology Group, American Diabetes Association, Sons of the American Legion Post 38, or Dream Power Animal Shelter. Published in Denver Post on May 26, 2003.
Bill will be remembered through his enormous gifts of leadership and ability to go the extra mile in working on the board of the American Red Cross, Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America, S.A.L. Colorado State Detachment Commander, Post Commander of the Sons of the American Legion, and member of the American Legion Raiders. Bill's dedication and perseverance to others will be remembered through his retirement from I.B.M. He was well known and loved by the staff members and children of Academy District 20, Whitefield District 3, Cheyenne Mountain District 12 and memorialized through the dedication of the Aspen Valley High School Library to William "Bill" Abbey Library.
Bill loved camping, motorcycle riding, and was always willing to volunteer and extend his hand to help. He will be deeply missed by his beloved pets. Bill will always be remembered for his big heart and laughter.
Viewing will be held at Dove-Witt Mortuary, Fountain, CO on Monday, May 26 from 4-7pm and services on Tuesday, May 27, at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill Abbey's name at the Memorial Oncology Group, American Diabetes Association, Sons of the American Legion Post 38, or Dream Power Animal Shelter. Published in Denver Post on May 26, 2003.
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