Obituary for Patricia C. Abbott

Patricia C. Abbott passed away on March 25, 2014, at the age of 66, surrounded by her family.
Patricia was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Daniel T.; daughter, Lisa Abbott-Griffin (spouse Ginger); son, Daniel T. Jr. (spouse Brianna); and granddaughter, Delaney Abbott.
Patricia was the eldest of two children born and raised in Bellflower, Calif. After marriage and the birth of her first child, Patricia and her husband moved to Kirkland, Wash. where their second child was born and they lived for 10 years before relocating to Scottsdale, Ariz.
Patricia spent her career working as an accountant in the country club industry, her last employment being 12 years as controller for Troon Golf and Country Club. Patricia spent her free time sharing her amazing culinary and decorating skills, and while in the Valley, she developed a passion for competing in dog shows with her extremely loved and prized Mastiffs.
After both of her children successfully graduated high school and moved out of their Scottsdale home, Patricia and her husband moved full-time to their weekend home in Payson, Ariz. where she spent her life volunteering and hosting friends and family.
A visitation and funeral mass will be held at St. Luke’s Church on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 10 a.m. with a burial to follow at the Veterans National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Contributions can be made to Hospice of the Valley in Patricia’s name.
Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary.