Stanley Abbott

Stanley Abbott born January 30, 1939, in South Dakota. A resident of Albuquerque passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the age of 83. He was a retired Professor Emeritus from Purdue University. In his adventuresome life, he had lived in 33 homes in 22 cities. During his career, he taught and trained advanced degree students in Performing Arts design and production at Michigan State University, University of ND, Ohio University, West Virginia University, and Purdue University. Upon retirement, he wrote and published two unique books on stress: entitled "Enjoy Stress" and "Stress is Good."

He was preceded in death by parents: F. Dewit and Anile, Abbott. He is survived by caring partner, Marlyn Hamrick; son, Jim Abbott (Maria); daughters, Ellen Letourneau (Paul), Emily Abbott Rogers (Erik); granddaughter, Julia Rogers; grandson, Simon Abbott; all of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Jo Ellen Waterman (Bill); and niece, Megan Waterman of Maple Grove, Minn. Mr. Abbotts love of the Chicago Cubs Baseball team was passed on to his son, Jim and grandson, Simon. He made numerous trips to see the team practice in Arizona and to play at Wrigley Field.

Cremation has taken place. No formal services are planned.

One of Mr. Abbotts favorite quotes by G.B. Shaw "A Life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a Life spent doing nothing."