Randy Jay Abbott
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5A - March 15, 2012
Randy Jay Abbott, 59, Grand Junction, died March 12, 2012,
at his home.
Services will be held later in Middleton, Ind.
Mr. Abbott was a nurse at Mantey Heights Care Center.
Survivors include his wife, Gina Underwood; five sons, Drew Abbott
of Texas, Chase Abbott of California, Joel Abbott of Florida
and Weedie and Kyle Underwood, both of Grand Junction; two
daughters, Rori Bryan of Georgia and Lacey Abbott of Florida; one
brother, Dell Abbott of California; two sisters, Peggy Bowles of California
and Melinda Chaffin of Montrose; and three grandchildren.
Memorial contributions to the Veterans Affairs Medical Center,
2121 North Ave., Grand Junction 81501.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D - March 25, 2012
Randy went home to be with the
L o r d o n Mo n d a y , Ma r c h 1 2 ,
2012, in Grand Junction, CO. He
was 59 years old.
Randy was born April 11, 1952,
in New Castle, Indiana to Delbert
and Velma Abbott. He was the
youngest brother to Ben, Peggy,
Del, and Melinda.
Randy spent his younger years
in Indiana and Kentucky. The family moved to San Diego, CA in
1963. He graduated from Crawford High School in 1970. He joined
the United States Air Force in 1971 and was part of the 3703 Squadron
at Lackland Air Force Base.
Randy was a “jack of all trades” and had many interests. In 1990,
he followed his calling and channeled his compassion into nursing.
During his 21 years as a nurse, he worked at many facilities in California,
Alaska, and Colorado. The last 18 months were spent at
Mantey Heights Rehabilitation and Care Center in Grand Junction,
CO.
Along with his passion for nursing, he had a passion for stock car
racing. He raced at Thunder Mountain Speedway in Olathe, CO
from 1994 to 1997. He drove the # 94 for the radio station KKXK.
He also enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking, and spending time with
his family. Randy had a wonderful sense of humor and a gift for
telling stories and jokes.
In 2003, Randy met the love of his life, Gina Marie. They spent the
next nine years exploring the beautiful state of Colorado and sharing
their love of nursing by caring for others.
Randy is survived by his wife, Gina Marie, and two step-sons,
Weedie and Kyle of Grand Junction; his daughter, Rori (John)
Bryan of Georgia; sons, Drew (Jenny) Abbott of Texas; Chase Abbott
of California; Joel Abbott of Florida, and daughter, Lacey
(Daniel) Guillette of Florida. His is also survived by his siblings,
Peggy Bowles of California; Del Abbott of California, and Melinda
Chaffin of Montrose, CO. He has four nieces, and two nephews,
Amber, Tony, Misty, Kristina, Sarah, and Joshua.
He is preceded in death by his father, mother, step-father, oldest
brother, Ben, and brother-in-law, Doug Chaffin.
A service will be held April 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Mantey Heights
Rehabilitation and Care Center, 2825 Patterson Road, Grand Junction.
