Dr. Eugene Smith Aby, age 92 of Glendive, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 surrounded by his family at Riverstone Hospice home in Billings.
Eugene was born on June 7, 1924 in Salida, Colo. He was a World War II veteran and was in the 10th Mountain Division. He served in Italy and was part of the battle on Mt. Belvedere. He went to Colorado State University and earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine. He met the love of his life, Jaralee Meakins and they were married on January 6, 1951. His family was his greatest love. Being a veterinarian was his passion and dedicated his life to his profession.
Eugene was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. He was very artistic. He expressed it through landscaping, sculpting and carving wood. He lived every day as though it was his last. He loved his family, his community and this country. He loved people and their animals. He did the job he was created to do well. He lived a great life and will be missed greatly.
His wife of 65 years preceded him in death on April 18, 2016. He is survived by his four children: Tammy (Ken) Lunde, Jody (Marc) Applegate, Gina (Casey) Thiel, Bart (Abby) Aby; 13 grandchildren, Jason (Julie), Lance (Caitlin), Levi, Markala (Chris), Kelly (Molly), Kyle (Becky), Craig (Meg), Cassie (Josh), Tiffany (Andrew), Ashley, Whitney, Eli, and Alyse; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends on Friday, June 17, 2016 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Glendive United Methodist Church in Glendive. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Glendive United Methodist Church in Glendive. Interment will follow at the Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials are suggested to be written to: The Family of Eugene Aby, 2200 N Anderson, Glendive, MT 59330. The donations will go to the Riverstone Hospice Home.