Brent Gardner Abbott

Brent Gardner Abbott 1917 ~ 2013 Our family patriarch, Brent Gardner Abbott, age 96, slipped from this life into eternity on March 23, 2013 at his home in Herriman, Utah, surrounded by the family that loved him so dearly. Born January 31, 1917 in Cedar City, Utah, the eldest of eleven children born to George Nathan and Rosa Leonora Gardner Abbott. He grew up and attended schools in Bunkerville & Mesquite NV and St. George, UT, where he eventually met the love of his life, Norma Webb. Following a one year courtship, they married in the St. George Temple on October 20, 1936. Brent and Norma made their home in Reno, NV where they raised their four children: Kelton, Judy, Richard and Rosemary. Brent spent over 40 years selling life insurance for Occidental Life. That career afforded them the opportunity of traveling all over the world - a pass time that they very much enjoyed. While in Reno, he was active on the School Board, Lions Club and Rotary. A gifted musician, Brent sang at weddings, funerals, church functions, and many other occasions where his rich tenor voice was often requested. He sang Barbershop which brought him and everyone who had the pleasure of listening to him great joy and happiness. A stalwart member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brent served in many positions including that of Bishop, Stake High Councilman, and missionary with his wife, Norma, in the Philippines Cagayan de Oro Mission from 1988 - 1990. He also worked in the Oakland, CA, Reno, NV, and Oquirrh Mountain, UT Temples. In June of 2000, Norma passed away and part of Brent went with her. He longed to be with her again. How sweet that reunion was on Saturday evening! In 2009, Brent moved to Herriman and we are grateful for the opportunity we had to care for him in his last years. His greatest joy came from being a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. Survived by his children: Kelton B. Abbott (Peggy Martin), Judy A. Johnson, Richard W. (Karma) Abbott, Rosemary A. (Leonard) Parker; 13 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; siblings: Max (Ruth) Abbott, Keith (Paula) Abbott, Mary (E.T.) Johnson, Myron (Lova) Abbott, Royal (Patricia) Abbott, Richard (Suzan) Abbott. Preceded in death by his wife, Norma; sisters, Hermese (Bill) Thiess, Maxine (Norman) Mott; sister-in-law, Twila Abbott; infant brothers, Wesley & David Owen; son-in-law, Robert A. Johnson. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 29, 2013 1:00 p.m. at the Rosecrest 4th Ward, 14400 South 6400 West, Herriman, UT. A viewing will be held Thursday, March 28, 2013, 6 - 8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, Taylorsville, UT, and again Friday at the church, 12 - 12:45 p.m. Entombment will be in the Mountain View Mausoleum in Reno, Nevada on Monday, April 1, 2013. Hobbies:Singing, and being with family and friendsOccupation:Insurance Salesman