"Abby"
George Walter Abbott passed away May 15, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah with his family by his side.
George was born February 1, 1939 in Ely, Nevada to Charles and Louise Hofheins Abbott. He married Carolyn Kay Irvine November 21, 1959 in Ely, Nevada.
George served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1959. He retired from Kennecott Smelter after 25 years. He loved being with his grandchildren, to travel, and loved going to Wendover.
Survived by his wife; children, Keith (Kristin) Abbott, Carrie (Jon) Crawley; eight grandchildren; mother, Louise Mories; brothers, James, Melvin; sisters, Louise Corbett, and Mary Jane Miller.
The family wishes to thank the staff and doctors in the MICU at Veterans Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 18, at 1:30 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State St., with a viewing from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to services. Interment Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.