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Michael Abernathy Obituary

MICHAEL C. ABERNATHY
October 11, 1949 ~ July 21, 2013

Michael passed away on July 21, 2013 while surrounded by loving daughters. He was born in Rolla, MO to Ewing and Gladys Abernathy.
Mike was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the United States Coast Guard. He worked 38 years as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. Mike loved the ocean, camping and fishing.
He is survived by his mother Gladys in MO; four daughters, Lori Bryant (Jesse), Shannon Mackey (Mike), Lisa Snyder (Jeff), Becky Abernathy; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and more loved family members in MO.
A Celebration of Life will be at the home of his daughter Lori (22200 NE Worthington Road, Yacolt) on Saturday, August 3, 2013 from noon until 5:00pm.
Please sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Jul. 31, 2013.
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I was so sorry to hear about Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love all of you.

Diana Burkland

August 16, 2013

I will miss you.

Kevin Broadway

August 3, 2013

Rest in Peace, Mike
I enjoyed the comraderie of working with you for over 25 years, and also our annual Salmon fishing trips.

James Sarkkinen

August 1, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss.. May the GOD who is " binding up the broken hearted and comforting those mourning"sustain your family during this most difficult time. Isa 61:1,2

Mattie

July 31, 2013

sorry to hear about Mike our thoughts and prayers are with you Girls.
Rick,Jodie and family

July 31, 2013

Fare Winds and Following Seas
Mike and Pat Gaul

July 31, 2013

Sorry to read about Mikes passing

Bruce Daniels

July 31, 2013

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