Irina Nicole Abbott, 52

Irina Nicole Abbott, just 52 years old, died on July 15th, 2016. Irina Abbott was born in faraway Nizhnekamsk, Russia, where her parents, Nikolay and Valentina, raised Irina along with her brother Sergey. In 2008 while living in Russia, Irina met an American who was swept away by her beauty and zest for life. She moved to America in 2010 and shortly thereafter they were married.

Over the past six years, since moving to America, Irina accomplished so much. She learned English, became a US Citizen, attended Columbia Basin College where she earned three Associates degrees, each with honors, in Accounting, Business Administration, and an Engineering transfer degree. Prior to moving to America, she also had earned the equivalent of a Master’s Degree in both Mechanical Engineering and Accounting. Irina was working for Mission Support Alliance as an Engineering Clerk as she was preparing to eventually transition into an engineering position.

Irina is preceded in death by her father Nikolay, and is survived by her loving husband, Brian Abbott, her two children Artem and Anton, her mother Valentina, and her brother Sergey.  Of all that can be said about Irina Nicole Abbott, her highest value was her devotion to family.

Services honoring her beautiful and eloquent life will be held on Saturday, July 23^rd with a private family viewing at 9:00 a.m., a public viewing at 9:30 a.m., and a memorial service at 10:00 a.m. at Events at Sunset, 915 By Pass Hwy, Richland, WA 99352.