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Elsbeth Gwendolyn Nutt Abbey

Birth	:	11 Sep 1914 Mendon, Adams County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	8 Nov 2008 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0138600, -91.9562100
Plot	:	1962SD.12
Description	:	Elsbeth Abbey passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at 2:45 a.m. Elsbeth was born Elsbeth Gwendolyn Abbey on September 11, 1914 in Medon, Ill. to parents Fred and Ora Nutt. She married Donald B. Abbey May 12, 1938. Elsbeth was well known for her kindness to others, her beautiful smile and the love she gave to her family. She had three children: Janet Rowley of Naples, Fla. and her husband, Charles Rowley, Susan Cluff of Seabrook, Texas and her husband, John Cluff, and Jeff Abbey of Fairfield and his wife, Tina; Elsbeth's six grandchildren: Laura, Patrick, Shanon, Janet, Rachel and Sheena Hope;... Read More	Elsbeth Abbey passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at 2:45 a.m. Elsbeth was born Elsbeth Gwendolyn Abbey on September 11, 1914 in Medon, Ill. to parents Fred and Ora Nutt. She married Donald B. Abbey May 12, 1938. Elsbeth was well known for her kindness to others, her beautiful smile and the love she gave to her family. She had three children: Janet Rowley of Naples, Fla. and her husband, Charles Rowley, Susan Cluff of Seabrook, Texas and her husband, John Cluff, and Jeff Abbey of Fairfield and his wife, Tina; Elsbeth's six grandchildren: Laura, Patrick, Shanon, Janet, Rachel and Sheena Hope; five great-grandchildren: Tony, Michael, Racshard, Zachary and Rebecca.At age 12, Elsbeth's father, Fred Nutt, started Fairfield Lumber Company in April, 1926. She started working with her father at the Lumber company at an early age and then upon her father's death, she and her husband Donald operated the company until her husband's death and her retirement in 1977.Elsbeth graduated from Fairfield High School in 1933, where she was fondly known as ‘Bub,' and also attended classes at Parsons College.Elsbeth was an excellent cook and was very wellknown for her hospitality. She enjoyed hosting parties and special meals for her family and many close friends. She was active in the First Christian Church, the Jefferson County Hospital Auxiliary and the Fairfield Womens Club. Through all of her activities, she loved watching Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball. Preceded in death was her husband, Donald Abbey and her son-in-law, Jerry Harris. Our family would like to thank Elsbeth's caregivers at Sunnybrook Assisted Living, Hospice of Central Iowa and our very dear friend, Juanita Shipler. The family will be attending a private burial for Elsbeth on Wednesday at Evergreen Cemetery and will then welcome friends at the McElhinny House. Published in the Ottumwa Daily Courier on 11/10/2008

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Elsbeth Gwendolyn Nutt Abbey's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
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Elsbeth Gwendolyn Nutt Abbey death on 8 Nov 2008 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0138600
Longitude: -91.9562100

Family Members:

Parent

Frederick Roy “Fred” Nutt

(1888 - 1964)

Ora May Gilliland Nutt

(1888 - 1961)

Spouse

Donald B Abbey

(1916 - 1977)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

2. Old Fairfield Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

3. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0068000, -91.9805000

4. Switzer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0368996, -91.9096985

5. Bradshaw Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9766998, -91.9032974

6. Roth Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

7. Bethesda Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0019000, -91.8796000

8. Smith Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9972416, -92.0362857

9. Wheeler Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0797000, -91.9185500

10. Galliher Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9666892, -91.8835038

11. Upper Richwoods Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602989, -91.8807983

12. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

13. Perlee Cemetery
Perlee, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0805750, -91.8993380

14. Pattison Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

15. Moorman Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0452995, -92.0622025

16. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

17. Antioch Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1002998, -91.9147034

18. Moyer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1046982, -91.9330978

19. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

20. Gregg Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

21. Salina Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

22. McCleary Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

23. Brooks Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0635986, -92.0693970

24. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034