Walter Miles Abbott

Born on January 2, 1942, in Beloit, Wisconsin, Walt was the second of thirteen children born to Walter Morris Abbott and Betty Jane (Hutchison) Abbott. Affectionately known as "Sonny" by his family, Walt developed a deep curiosity about the world through books, which led him to join the U.S. Navy in 1959 at age 17.

Walt proudly served his country with honors as a Navy Corpsman 2nd Class, working closely with the Marine Corps and the Air Force. Walt often shared stories of his first tour in Corpus Christi, TX and when he was stationed in Guam. He joined the Marines in 1965 and was on the USS Albany, serving in Vietnam from 1966-1967.

After the military, Walt worked as a mason plasterer in Wisconsin and Florida. In the 1970s, Walt relocated to Seattle, Washington, where he established himself as a talented mason plasterer. His craftsmanship and reputation brought him work across the Puget Sound region and as far as Alaska.

Walt enjoyed rebuilding computers, spending time with his grandchildren, and listening to music. He was always ready to lend a hand with house repairs, generously offering his skills to family and friends.

Survivors include his wife Nary Khuon of Seattle, WA, and their children Angela (Andrew) Abbott Van Ness of Edgewood, WA, and Jennifer Abbott of Seattle, WA.

Walt is also survived by his former wife Patricia Burns Prindle of Janesville, WI, and their children Frederick Michael (Janet Coleman) Abbott of Janesville, WI, and Nicole Lee Abbott of Janesville, WI.

Survivors also include 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and his siblings Sarah (Gerald) Bernstein of Edmonds, WA, Karen (Ronnald) Anderson of Springville, IA, Beth Summers of Huntsville, AL, Roger Abbott of Brooksville, FL, Rebecca (Joseph) Souther of Bozeman, MT, Thomas (Linda) Abbott of St. George, UT, Catherine (Steve) Numata of Goodyear, AZ, Polly Abbott of Renton, WA, Robin (Connie Bough) Abbott of Poplar Grove, IL, Peggy Abbott Empereur of Beloit, WI, and Priscilla Abbott of Edgerton, WI.

Walt was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Tara Ann Michelle Abbott, sister Deborah Lynn Abbott Brooks, and brothers-in-law Harry Summers, Michael Empereur, and Carl Brooks.

A memorial service will be held in Seattle on Sunday, May 4, 2025, to honor Walt’s life and legacy. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation made in Walt’s name to Caring Canvas Adult Family Home in Milton, WA, or to your favorite charity.