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Jack A. Abernethy

Posted 2009-01-26 by Judy Wight Branson
The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona
Wednesday December 14, 2005

Jack A. Abernethy age 73, died Dec. 9, 2005, in Prescott. Jack was born July 14, 1932, in Bay City, Mich., to Scott Joseph and Hazel Bell (Jones) Abernethy.

Jack and his wife, Bettie owned Prescott Valley Furniture for nine years before his retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors especially when he went hunting, fishing, and camping.

Jack served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy.

He especially enjoyed being with his family and they were his pride and joy. Jack will be missed by his family and friends. Jack and his wife, Bettie, celebrated 50 years together in June, and they went on their life long dream vacation to Alaska, in celebration of their many years together.

Jack is survived by his wife, Bettie; son, Craig (Tammy) Abernethy; daughter, Karen (Charles) Hildebrant; brothers, Leo Abernethy and Scott Jr. Abernethy; sister, Shirley (Glenn) Sowers; two grandchildren, Scott and Megan; and several nieces and nephews.

Commemoration services in honor of Jack will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, at 3 p.m., at Sunrise Funeral Home's Chapel, in Prescott Valley, with Pastor Charlie Hail officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #6, Prescott.

Memorials in Jack's memory may be made to 7921 E. Siesta Lane, Prescott Valley, Ariz., 86314, with all proceeds to go to make the Christmas Holidays better for local veterans.

Arrangements entrusted to Sunrise Funeral Home.

Information provided by survivors.





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