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In Memory Of

Kenneth D. “Kenny” Abel, age 61, of Helena

July 18, 1953 – March 31, 2015

Kenneth “Kenny” Abel, age 61, of Helena, MT passed away on March 31, 2015.

Kenny was born on July 18, 1953 in Oakdale, CA and grew up in Modesto, CA.

Kenny worked in the body and paint industry, was a truck driver and also a mechanic. He spent his career working for Treasure State Transit.

Kenny married Vicky Abel in Muskogee, OK in July 1976.  They spent 39 years of marriage together. Not only was Vicky his wife, she was also his best friend.

Kenny was a master craftsman with unsurpassable abilities to build something out of nothing and fix anything that could break. He loved his family and friends and will never be forgotten.

Kenny is preceded in death by his father, William “Bill” Abel; mother, Mabel Abel; sister, Jeanette Abel; and granddaughter, Andrea Trapp.

Kenny is survived by his loving wife, Vicky Abel;  his children, Casey Abel, Alisha Abel-Hall and Allen Hall, Carrie Trapp and Cozette Lambertson;  his father-in-law, Gene Christiansen; mother-in-law, Mary Ronshaugen and her husband Jim;  his siblings, Alan and Gina Abel, Rodney Abel, Cindy and Carl James, Randy Christiansen (brother-in-law), Tammy Christiansen (sister-in-law) and Doug Vallance; his grandchildren, Izziah Hall, Aasin Hall, Ronald Trapp, Justus Lambertson and Lacey Lambertson; his nieces, Crystal Abel, Amanda Miller, Aleah Miller, Amy Garcia, Becky Christiansen, Lyndsey and Shay; his Aunt Myrtle and Uncle Hartzel; and his good friends: Lou Eastwood, Denny Haugen, Raoul Lambertson, John Kinnick, Larry Olsen, and many, many more.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A luncheon will be hosted immediately following the memorial service at Vicky’s home, 405 Sewell Rd., Helena, MT 59602. Memorials in Kenny’s name may be made to Vicky Abel, 405 Sewell Rd., Helena, MT 59602. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Kenny.

Service Schedule

Celebration of His Life

1:00 p.m.

Tuesday April 7, 2015

Anderson Stevenson Wilke F.H.

3750 N. Montana Ave.

Helena, Montana 59602

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Social Gathering

Following Memorial Service

Tuesday April 7, 2015

Vicky and Kenny's Home

405 Sewell Road

Helena , Montana 59602

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Service Schedule

Celebration of His Life

1:00 p.m.

Tuesday April 7, 2015

Anderson Stevenson Wilke F.H.

3750 N. Montana Ave.

Helena, Montana 59602

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Social Gathering

Following Memorial Service

Tuesday April 7, 2015

Vicky and Kenny's Home

405 Sewell Road

Helena , Montana 59602

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  1. Tammi says

    April 2, 2015 at 5:49 am

    I never had the privilege to meet Kenny but I’ve had the privilege of meeting his son. He is a friend that I’m blessed to have in my life. I’m very sorry for your family’s loss. My you all find the strength you need through this hard time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

  2. Kim Parvinen says

    April 2, 2015 at 11:35 am

    I am so sorry to hear this. I haven’t seen Kenny in many years probably since working at AFS. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Vicki and family. May the Lord embrace you and provide peace and comfort to you all.

  3. Tina Jorgenson Boswell says

    April 8, 2015 at 10:07 am

    I am so sorry for your loss Vicky. My thoughts and prayers for you and family.

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Service Schedule

Celebration of His Life

1:00 p.m.

Tuesday April 7, 2015

Anderson Stevenson Wilke F.H.

3750 N. Montana Ave.

Helena, Montana 59602

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Social Gathering

Following Memorial Service

Tuesday April 7, 2015

Vicky and Kenny's Home

405 Sewell Road

Helena , Montana 59602

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