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Sally Abbott
August 19, 1940 - March 9, 2022
Sally Nancy (Vasquez) Abbott, 81 of Brighton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 9th, 2022, after suffering a devastating stroke on 3/4/22.
Sally was born on August 19th, 1940, to Frank Sr. and Carmen (Romero) Vasquez, in Sterling, Colorado. She was the 6th child of 8 children. The family lived in the small town of Padroni, Colorado, located just north of Sterling. She graduated from Padroni High School as the class Valedictorian in 1958. She went on to get her Associate in Arts Degree – in Education from Northeastern Junior College in Sterling Colorado in 1960. She later returned to college and received her bachelor’s degree in Education Administration from Colorado State College (now the University of Northern Colorado) in Greeley, Colorado.
Cards, and enjoying good meals and parties with many family and wonderful friends. They also traveled extensively throughout the United States (Seattle/San Juan Islands, New England, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Hawaii, etc.) as well as internationally to places like Mexico, St. Maarten, and a wonderful cruise to Estonia. They owned a Condo in Fountain Hills Arizona and went there at least once a year, and after their grandsons were old enough, they took them every year and had many joyous times and stories from these travels.
She was a member of the Women’s Golf at Riverdale Golf Club, Silver Sneakers of Brighton, U&I Club, and several Bridge Card Clubs. She had two grandsons (Nathan and Allen Abbott) who from the time they were born were the light of her life, and a better “Doting” Grandmother you would After graduation from NJC in 1960, she never find. She was blessed with two twin began her teaching career in Chappell, Great Grandchildren in April 2021 (Elaina Nebraska from 1960 until 1962. After Graduation from CSC in 1964, she was hired and Elijah Abbott) whose visits she treasured as a Bilingual and Elementary Educator to the and of whom would speak of to anyone who would listen. children of US employees of Oil Company She was preceded in death by her parents, workers in Venezuela. For six years she taught sisters (and brothers-in-law), Elizabeth Elementary education to all her students Vasquez, Edna and Adolph Padilla, Ruby as well as Spanish to the English-speaking students, and English to the Spanish-speaking and John Mora, Brother Frank Vasquez students. She often spoke of what a wonderful Jr, Nephew Robert Vasquez and Niece Beverley (Vasquez) Jakle. She is survived by experience living and working in Venezuela was for her, and she maintained relationships Son - Gean Jr. (Donna) Abbott, Grandsons – Nathan (Giao) Abbott, Allen (Krystal) with a handful of co-workers from her time Abbott, Great Grandchildren Elaina & Elijah in Venezuela, nearly up until the time of her Abbott, Sister - Vivian Perales, Brother - Ray death. Vasquez, Nieces - Joyce Lansing, Joanne She was hired by School District 27-J of (Rudy) Trujillo, Patricia Padilla, Monica Brighton, Colorado in 1970 as a Bilingual Mora, Marilyn Mora, Nephews Richard Educator and was also put in charge of the “Butch” (Susan) Vasquez, Martin Jakle, and Summer Migrant Education program. She numerous Great Nieces and Nephews. was promoted to Director of Bilingual/ Bicultural Education for the school district in 1975, a position she held until her retirement in 1983. She returned to education in 1986 as a substitute teacher for Kindergarten, First and Second grades for School District 27-J. She formally retired from education in 1996. She met Gean Abbott Sr. while they both worked for School District 27-J and they were married on December 23rd, 1973, in Denver, Colorado. There was a Blizzard that day and many of the wedding party spent their wedding night with Sally and Gean at their home in Brighton. They were joyously married for 37 years until Gean’s death in 2010. During their marriage they spent many memorable times playing Golf,
Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 6 pm, Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, CO with Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Augustine Catholic Church, in Brighton. Sally will be buried on Friday, March 18, 2022, 9:00 a.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery, in Denver, CO. For those that would like to view a live feed of the Rosary and Mass there will be a link at the bottom of Sally’s obituary at www. TaborFuneralHome.com on the day of each service. Contributions in honor of Sally can be made through this link https://www.sd27j.org/ Page/9009 for the 27J Education Foundation.
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Jerry Lee “Lee Lee” Hernandez July 20, 1954 – February 9, 2022
In loving memory of Jerry Lee Hernandez, who passed away February 9, 2022 at the age of 67.
Jerry was born on July 20, 1954 and was raised in Fort Lupton by his mother, Nellie Hernandez and grandparents, Louis and Fermina Hernandez. He attended Fort Lupton High where he later became a custodian for many years. It was also in Fort Lupton where he was involved in the Chicano movement. He then moved to Denver in 1980 where he met his wife, Maria Perez, and her five children. For over the 40 years living in Denver, he worked as a custodian for IBM and the University Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Maria Perez, and her six children; Nancy Martinez, Joe, Thomas, Andrew, Chris and Mario Perez. He also left behind six grandkids. Jerry is also survived by one sister, Mary Anne Minjares, and her five children; Louis, Fermina, Marie Hernandez, Farrah and RUDY
Greg Minjares, along with 17 great nieces and nephews. He had two brothers, Anthony and Louis Hernandez, who also preceded in death. Also, an aunt Mercedes Hernandez, followed by numerous cousins.
Jerry attended the Hernandez family reunion in September 2019 and often spoke of the memorable moments of that day. He will always be remembered for his passion for motorcycles. He loved making his special pancakes on big breakfast Sundays. Jerry loved listening to oldies and especially loved his Bob Marley. He was a happy soul and always enjoyed talking to people. Jerry was grateful and thankful for what others did for him, but most of all he had a smile that will never be forgotten. He will truly be missed and in our hearts forever. We love you, Jerry. Mass was held at the St. William Church on March 10, 2022.
Beverlee Beth “Beverley” (Nelson) Rudy July 1, 1927 - March 8, 2022
Methodist Church in Fort Lupton. She enjoyed numerous activities for seniors at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center and cheered on the Denver Broncos every game they played.
Beverley Rudy, 94, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022, in her home in Fort Lupton. She was born in Longmont, Colorado on July 1, 1927, to the late Herbert and Ruth Nelson. She was the 5th of 6 children.
Beverley graduated from Fort Lupton High School in 1945 and enjoyed being a part of the Fort Lupton Community her entire life. After graduation, she worked at the soda fountain in the Lewis Drug Store in Fort Lupton. On January 8, 1948, she married Daniel Rudy and they had 3 children: Gary, Larry and Mariann. She enjoyed being a wife and mother and she loved to sew. Some of her most cherished time was spent with her family. Monthly dinners with the extended family were a must and when it was her turn to host, she made the most delicious fried chicken. Her boisterous laugh was contagious, and she was always the life of the party. Beverley was always a hard worker and a dedicated employee and proudly worked for the Brighton Blade for over 10 years and for John Dent Law Office for over 20 years. After retirement, she enjoyed hours in her yard working with her roses. She loved and valued family time most and was always grateful for any act of kindness no matter how small. Beverley was a member of the First United
Beverley was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Rudy, son Gary Rudy, mother and father, Herbert and Ruth Nelson, sisters Rubyanna (Willis) Bell, Maxine (Ralph) Brenning, Donald (Goldie) Nelson and Virginia (John) Kalcevic. She is survived by her sister Patricia Terry; son Larry (Gilda) Rudy, daughter Mariann (Gary) Johnston; grandchildren Daniel (Heather) Rudy, Scott Rudy, Shawn (Alyssa) Johnston and Sandra (Mark) Saar; greatgrandchildren Gavin and Liam Rudy, Sydney Forbes, Scott Rudy, Ketcher, Kolton and Kamdin Johnston, Naomee, Carolynn and Dustin Saar; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who lovingly referred to her as Aunt Bessie.
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Memorial Service will be on Thursday, March 17, 2022, beginning at 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church, 306 Park Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Accent Care Hospice, 4065 St. Cloud Drive, Ste 200, Loveland, CO 80538.
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