Abigail Newman Salter Oldmixon

1963-2016

Abigail Salter, 53, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2016, at her home in Telluride, CO from complications from pancreatic cancer. She fought it with untold determination, dignity, and courage to the end.

Abby is survived by her children, Carly, Kevin, and Erin, and their father Mark Salter; her parents Ruth Huchet, and Ben and Ann Newman, Brother Kerry and wife Elena Newman, and sister Ilana and husband Allen Levitt, Lorin and husband John Cramer, and Johnathan Friedberg. She is survived by her husband Pat Oldmixon, the love of her life, who devoted his entire self to her care and well-being during their time together. We wish to thank all the families and the many friends who were there for Abby during her illness and final weeks.

In her early teens, Abby rode her horse, Blackie, with distinction in many competitions. She attended Stratford H.S. in Houston, and was on the Spartanaires Drill Team with her sister Ilana when the school won the State Football Championship. She attended the University of Texas in Austin, and was a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi. She later graduated with a B.A. degree in psychology from the University of Houston. She was an avid golfer and ladies' champion at Telluride Golf Club. She was passionate in life, and devoted to her children, and most proud of their achievements.

Abigail:

Hebrew Father's Joy

The smile is there for all to see, No matter what life may be. So to rest and sleep in peace, Your life and love lives on in children three. And in your parent's hearts you'll always be, The Miro "Star" for all to see. Frolicking with your brother "Moon" and sister "Sun," And having fun.

WE SHALL MISS YOU.

The family especially wishes to thank Dr. Wolff at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Emma Shtivelman at Cancer Commons, Dr. Weiss at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Goodyear, AZ, and Dr. Grundy, along with the Hospice Care Team in Telluride, CO.

Graveside service Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 2:30 pm at Woodlawn Cemetery-Beth Israel Memorial Garden, 1101 Antoine, Houston, TX 77055.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cancer Commons at the following link: http://abigailsalteroldmixon.cancercommons.org or by phone 650-530-3636.