Jeanne Frances Abell (Larsen)

Jeanne Frances Abell
83 of Oakland, Oregon passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at her home. She was born December 20, 1928 in Portland, Oregon to Andrew L. and Edna C. Larsen. Jeanne was raised and attended schools in the Portland area. On October 15, 1955 in Vancouver, Washington she married Charles H. Abell. Jeanne worked for several years at General Mills. She taught quilting and needlepoint classed at the Junior College in Vancouver, Washington for a short time. Jeanne enjoyed quilting, needle work and reading. After Charles retired, they became full time RVers and traveled through most of the United States for six years. They settled in Oakland, Oregon in July 2001. Survivors include her husband Charles Abell of Oakland, Oregon; daughter Jo Bell of San Diego, California; four granddaughters and one grandson. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents and a son Andrew C. Abell. Memorial services will be held November 9, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Sutherlin Chapel of the Roses.