Roy F. Abo
November 8, 1925 ~ February 10, 2021 (age 95)
Roy Abo passed away on February 10, 2021 at his home.
He was born on November 8th, 1925 in Rupert, ID to parents Sawataro and Yoshi (Kobayashi) Abo. He was the youngest of 9 siblings. A baby born 1899, Masaichi, two sisters – Shizue and Harue of Hiroshima, Japan, Sister Yoneko Kikuchi of Burley, Tad and Tom of Heyburn, Isamu of Denver, Colorado, and George of Paul. All who passed before him in their mid to late 90s. Loving Husband to Cheyeko, Loving Father to Arlene, Larry (JoEtta) and Sammy, Loving Grandfather and Loving Great Grandfather.
He graduated from Rupert High school and soon afterwards began farming with his brother George.
He was drafted to the Korean war in 1952, his basic training took place in San Luis Obisbo California. After being discharged from the army he returned to farming with his brother George. During the winter months for the next 4 years, he enrolled at the radio institute and electronics school in Salt Lake City. There he learned how to repair TV's and radios. He farmed, repaired TV's and radios for years to come. Until the tube tv's went away.
In December of 1955 he met his future wife Cheyeko who was a professional seamstress. She was working at Mode-O-Day located in Salt Lake City. After a short whirlwind of romance, they soon married on June 23, 1956.
Funeral Service will be at the Paul Methodist Church, Tuesday February 16, 2021 at 11:00 am with a viewing one hour before.
Burial will be held at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.
© 2021 Hansen Mortuary.
November 8, 1925 ~ February 10, 2021 (age 95)
Roy Abo passed away on February 10, 2021 at his home.
He was born on November 8th, 1925 in Rupert, ID to parents Sawataro and Yoshi (Kobayashi) Abo. He was the youngest of 9 siblings. A baby born 1899, Masaichi, two sisters – Shizue and Harue of Hiroshima, Japan, Sister Yoneko Kikuchi of Burley, Tad and Tom of Heyburn, Isamu of Denver, Colorado, and George of Paul. All who passed before him in their mid to late 90s. Loving Husband to Cheyeko, Loving Father to Arlene, Larry (JoEtta) and Sammy, Loving Grandfather and Loving Great Grandfather.
He graduated from Rupert High school and soon afterwards began farming with his brother George.
He was drafted to the Korean war in 1952, his basic training took place in San Luis Obisbo California. After being discharged from the army he returned to farming with his brother George. During the winter months for the next 4 years, he enrolled at the radio institute and electronics school in Salt Lake City. There he learned how to repair TV's and radios. He farmed, repaired TV's and radios for years to come. Until the tube tv's went away.
In December of 1955 he met his future wife Cheyeko who was a professional seamstress. She was working at Mode-O-Day located in Salt Lake City. After a short whirlwind of romance, they soon married on June 23, 1956.
Funeral Service will be at the Paul Methodist Church, Tuesday February 16, 2021 at 11:00 am with a viewing one hour before.
Burial will be held at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.
© 2021 Hansen Mortuary.
Roy F. Abo
November 8, 1925 ~ February 10, 2021 (age 95)
Roy Abo passed away on February 10, 2021 at his home.
He was born on November 8th, 1925 in Rupert, ID to parents Sawataro and Yoshi (Kobayashi) Abo. He was the youngest of 9 siblings. A baby born 1899, Masaichi, two sisters – Shizue and Harue of Hiroshima, Japan, Sister Yoneko Kikuchi of Burley, Tad and Tom of Heyburn, Isamu of Denver, Colorado, and George of Paul. All who passed before him in their mid to late 90s. Loving Husband to Cheyeko, Loving Father to Arlene, Larry (JoEtta) and Sammy, Loving Grandfather and Loving Great Grandfather.
He graduated from Rupert High school and soon afterwards began farming with his brother George.
He was drafted to the Korean war in 1952, his basic training took place in San Luis Obisbo California. After being discharged from the army he returned to farming with his brother George. During the winter months for the next 4 years, he enrolled at the radio institute and electronics school in Salt Lake City. There he learned how to repair TV's and radios. He farmed, repaired TV's and radios for years to come. Until the tube tv's went away.
In December of 1955 he met his future wife Cheyeko who was a professional seamstress. She was working at Mode-O-Day located in Salt Lake City. After a short whirlwind of romance, they soon married on June 23, 1956.
Funeral Service will be at the Paul Methodist Church, Tuesday February 16, 2021 at 11:00 am with a viewing one hour before.
Burial will be held at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.
© 2021 Hansen Mortuary.
November 8, 1925 ~ February 10, 2021 (age 95)
Roy Abo passed away on February 10, 2021 at his home.
He was born on November 8th, 1925 in Rupert, ID to parents Sawataro and Yoshi (Kobayashi) Abo. He was the youngest of 9 siblings. A baby born 1899, Masaichi, two sisters – Shizue and Harue of Hiroshima, Japan, Sister Yoneko Kikuchi of Burley, Tad and Tom of Heyburn, Isamu of Denver, Colorado, and George of Paul. All who passed before him in their mid to late 90s. Loving Husband to Cheyeko, Loving Father to Arlene, Larry (JoEtta) and Sammy, Loving Grandfather and Loving Great Grandfather.
He graduated from Rupert High school and soon afterwards began farming with his brother George.
He was drafted to the Korean war in 1952, his basic training took place in San Luis Obisbo California. After being discharged from the army he returned to farming with his brother George. During the winter months for the next 4 years, he enrolled at the radio institute and electronics school in Salt Lake City. There he learned how to repair TV's and radios. He farmed, repaired TV's and radios for years to come. Until the tube tv's went away.
In December of 1955 he met his future wife Cheyeko who was a professional seamstress. She was working at Mode-O-Day located in Salt Lake City. After a short whirlwind of romance, they soon married on June 23, 1956.
Funeral Service will be at the Paul Methodist Church, Tuesday February 16, 2021 at 11:00 am with a viewing one hour before.
Burial will be held at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.
© 2021 Hansen Mortuary.
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