Big Horn County Mt. Obits Submitted by: Maria Minear USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. Ivan Russell Abell 'Coyote' RED LODGE - Ivan Russell Abell "Coyote", 57, of Red Lodge, formerly of Hardin, died peacefully at home on Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, surrounded by his family. He had fought a long and difficult battle with cancer. Ivan was born on Feb. 5, 1942 in Hardin, a son of Fred and Abbie Abell. He was raised and educated in Hardin and graduated from Hardin High School in 1960. On March 25, 1962, he married Phylis Flack. Ivan worked for his father at Abell's Plumbing & Heating in Hardin from 1961 until the early 1970's, when he purchased the business. In 1990 Ivan moved to Red Lodge, where he owned and operated Beartooth Plumbing until the past year when illness forced his retirement. Ivan was a member of Beartooth Elks Lodge #534 of Red Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and creating things with his hands. Survivors include two sons, Randy Abell of Red Lodge, and Roger (Rhonda) Abell of Belfry; one daughter, Julie (Bob) Lee of Red Lodge; eight grand-children: Matt and Tycona Lee; Steven, Stephanie and Brandon Abell; and Alicia, Jake and Samantha Abell; his parents of Billings; two sisters, Verna (Leroy) Uffelman of Hardin, and Vera (Gary) Schaff of Billings; one brother, Dale (Sandi) Abell of Billings; special friend, Kathleen Nording of Red Lodge; and his dog and best friend, Buddy. A memorial gathering will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Ivan's home, 333 E. Sixth St. in Red Lodge. Cremation has taken place, with the Olcott Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the family for distribution to Cancer Treatment Center of America.