Dave's Memorial
Bradley Abel
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David Scott Abel
July 15, 1958 – April 19, 2024
Lived 65 years
Merriman Cemetary · Lowell, Michigan
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In service to country
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David served in the armed forces. We honor that service here.
Life story
David Scott Abel, age 65 of Lowell passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed away at home surrounded by his family. Dave is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, LeeAnn; children, Thomas O'Donnell, Christopher (Linnea) Abel, Rachael (Mitch) Lockner; and two beautiful grandchildren, Elanor Joy, and August David. Dave was a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard, retiring after 20 years of service.
Dave was a family man and treasured his time spent with family and friends.
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Family milestones in gold, history for context
1958
Born July 15
1959
David was 1 when Barbie made her debut
1969
David was 11 when the Woodstock music festival opened
1975
David was 17 when Saigon fell, ending the Vietnam War
1983
David was 25 when the final episode of M*A*S*H aired
1998
David was 40 when "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published in America
2001
David was 43 when Apple introduced the iPod
2017
David was 59 when "Fortnite" became a video game phenomenon
2022
David was 64 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2024
Passed away April 19, age 65
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Tom O'Donnell
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Xmas Eve 2024
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Christopher Abel
96w
Merry Christmas Dad.
Missing you so much today. Merry Christmas from Me, Linnea, and Baby.
LeeAnn AbelLove You All So Very Much 🥰❤️
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