Pauline U. Abbott

September 4, 1926 - March 12, 2015

Pauline Abbott, age 88, passed away Thursday, march 12, 2015 with her family by her side. Pauline and her twin brother Paul were born to Charles and Eula Mae Hammons on September 4, 1926 in Portales, New Mexico. Paul and Pauline were the oldest of 10 children. The family moved to Washington state in 1944, settling in Bridgeport. Pauline met her husband Cleo in 1945, marrying him on November 24, 1945. Over the next 50 years they grew apples in the Brewster and Chelan areas, retiring in early 2000. After retiring they enjoyed their home on Lake Chelan. Pauline was preceded in death by six siblings, one grandson, Jeff Morical (2002) and son-in-laws John Clemons (2010) and Roger Robinson (2013). Pauline is survived by her husband Cleo of 69 years and daughters Linda of Chelan and Judy of Grants Pass, Oregon, two sisters, Virginia Holmes and Patricia Sullivan, and one brother Charles Hammons. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Grandma will be missed by all that loved her. May she rest in peace and comfort, free from pain.