This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ABBS, PIERCE, GIBBS, CODY, STEPHENS, GROTH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22750/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ABBS, Doris A. Of Kalamazoo Formerly of Galesburg Passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 29, 2008. Doris was born March 15, 1934 in Middleville, MI the daughter of Wilbur and Anna (Pierce) Gibbs. She was employed for 14 years with Don's Card Hut and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; and making afghans. Doris was preceded in death by Donald Abbs. Surviving are her children, Linda (Tom) Cody, Brenda (Charlie) Cody, David Abbs, Christine Abbs; 5 grandchildren, Tommy and Travis Cody, Tyler (Jacqulyn) Cody, Justin and Nicole Stephens; great-granddaughter, Leiahna Cody; her sister, Donna (Ed) Groth; and many nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Doris's life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 at the chapel. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/1/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.