Gary Russell Abbott went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2020. He was born October 9, 1935 in Schenectady, NY, to Russell and Solveig Abbott. He was married to Evie Abbott on March 19, 1960, in Klamath Falls, OR. He was active in Baptist churches everywhere they lived. He is predeceased by his wife, Evalyn, after being married 57 years. He is survived by his son Steve and Jeannie Abbott, of Siloam Springs, AR, his daughter Cheryl Sims and Kelly Dorf of Beaverton, OR, and grandchildren Jonathan and Lauren Abbott, Siloam Springs, AR, David and Amelia Abbott, Siloam Springs, AR, Matthew and Sarah Abbott, Denver, CO, Krystal and Tony DeMartino, Beaverton, OR and Zachary and Jena Sims, Bremerton, WA, and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.