Derek Abbott

Derek Abbott, 49, born in Houston, Texas, passed away at home unexpectedly on November 27, 2018.

Derek graduated from Ankeny High School in 1987 and received a degree in Industrial Education and Technology from Iowa State University. He went to work for Delavan Manufacturing for 18 years as an Engineer and was currently working as a Computer Tech Assistant at DMACC while working toward a degree in Information Technology. Derek was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Iowa State Cyclones, and Chicago Cubs.

Derek is survived by his wife, Tessa; his children, Andrew and Rachel Abbott; the mother of his children, Mary Abbott; mother, Pam Abbott; step-father, Richard West; sister, Cindy (Chad) Roby; niece and nephew, Jack and Jenalee; as well as other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Visitation will be held Monday evening at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the family for his children’s education.

Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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