Vance L Abbott

Vance L Abbott aka “Big John”, age 64, passed away February 26, 2026 in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Vance was born August 20, 1961 in Monticello, Utah to Kerry Brooks and Bonnie Jean Shumway Abbott.

Vance attended Delta High School. During his life, he loved spending time in the outdoors. He loved animals, rock hounding and fishing. Vance was always happy when he was fishing, and said his favorite companions were a fishing pole and the sun shine.

Vance is survived by his son: Tyler Morgan Abbott, Cedar City, Utah; 2 granddaughters and four step-grandchildren; he was a father figure to Katie Baker Poulson, Delta, Utah and Amy Baker, Lehi, Utah; and twelve step-grandchildren; sister: Gina (Karl) Mikkola, Mesa, Arizona; nephews: Kristopher Brooks, Seattle, Washington; and Brandon Neal Blessum, Mesa, Arizona; Vince Toivo Mikkola, Mesa, Arizona. Vance is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Myron and Blaine Abbott; stepson: Sam and stepdaughter: Liz.

A Celebration of Vance’s Life will be held on Saturday, March 7, at 11:00 am, at the Delta 1st Ward LDS Chapel, 222 West 200 North.