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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., January 1, 2004, page 5
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HARVEY ABBOTT

     Harvey Abbott, 82, of Goldendale, died Dec. 20, 2003, at his home after an extended illness.
     He was born on Sept. 10, 1921, in Moorhead, Minn., to Francis and Marie Abbott.
     The family moved to Yakima where Harvey graduated from high school.
     He served in the Navy during World War II. Abbott and Lorraine Shields were married on May 17, 1949 in Hollywood, Calif. They moved to Goldendale in 1955 where they owned and operated Triplex Cleaners.
     Abbott loved working and didn't retire until 2001.
     He also liked music and dancing. Harvey was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and the Goldendale Lions Club.
     His parents, four sisters and two sons, Robert Leonard and Terry Edward Abbott, preceded him in death.
     Survivors include his wife Lorraine of Goldendale; five daughters, Sylvia Abbott of Bainbridge Island, Shelley Abbott of New Bern, Debora Abbott-Nuckolls of Leavenworth, Roxee Abbott of Henderson, Nev., Katherine Abbott-Whitmore of Newbury Park, Calif.; one son, Michael Abbott of Yakima; 12 grand-children and two brothers, Herbert Abbott of Kennewick and Frank Abbott of Auburn.
     A Mass of Christian Burial was said on Dec. 26 at Holy Trinity Church with Fr. William Byron officiating. Rosary services were conducted on Dec. 25. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery under the care of Erdman Funeral Home.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Goldendale Lions Club, Knights of Columbus charities or Dr. Odgen's mission.

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