Dakota Nash Abling…January 23, 1993 – July 8, 2015

Dakota Nash Abling…January 23, 1993 – July 8, 2015

A celebration of life of Lamar resident, Dakota Nash Abling was held July 15, 2015 at the Lamar Christian Church with Pastor Mike Schneider of the Wiley Community Church officiating. Internment followed at Fairmount Cemetery. Family and friends enjoyed a dinner provided by the First Southern Baptist Church.

Dakota Nash Abling was born on January 3, 1993 in Pueblo, Colorado to parents Marla and Delvin “Chip” Abling and passed away July 8, 2015 at the age of 22. He attended school in Lamar, CO and at the age of seven he accepted Jesus and was baptized as a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Lamar. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandson and had many friends.

Koda, as he was affectionately called by his friends and family, had a fun-loving and spontaneous personality and you never knew what to expect. He was well-known for his mechanical skills and he had a passion for dirt bikes and barbeques. He enjoyed being with family and friends and will be deeply missed. He loved working on oil rigs and was proud to be a rig hand. He was proud of what he did and worked hard to support his family. He loved dogs and was always bringing a new dog home or trying to find a home for one.

He was preceded in death by his father, Delvin “Chip” Abling, Brother Zachary Abling, Cousin Johnny Dailey, aunt Karen (Conley) Compton and uncle Dale Smith.

He is survived by his spouse Asia Ralstin-Abling and daughter Aubree Abling both of the family home in Lamar; two sons, Kyler and Korbin Nelson of Lamar, mother Marla Abling, Denver; step-father Robbie Batdorf, Lamar; siblings: Schuyler (April) Batdorf, Evans, CO: Samantha (Mike) Newman, Lamar; Brandon Batdorf, Lamar; Ashley (Mike Hernandez) Albing, Lamar; Chelsea Thurner, Heidelberg, Germany; uncle Don (Joni) Compton, Lamar; cousin Katelyn (Damon McGeary) Compton, Springfield; grandmother Elmina Gardner, Lamar, paternal grandparents, Melvin and Rosalie Abling, Xenia, Ohio; maternal great grandmother, Reva McCorkle, Lamar; numerous nieces and nephews and Ohio family; sister-in-law Taylor Mauch, mother-in-law Manda Devoter, Sandra (Granny) Barber. Also survived by his good friend Arin Osbment.

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A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Dakota Abling will be held at 10am on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the Lamar Christian Church with Pastor Mike Schneider of the Wiley Community Church officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

Visitation for Dakota will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from 1:00PM to 5:00PM Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at the Peacock Funeral Home.

Dakota was born on January 23, 1993 at Pueblo, Colorado to Delvin R. and Marla D. (Conley) Abling and passed away on July 8, 2015 at the age of 22.

He is preceded in death by his father Delvin “Chip” Abling, brother Zachary Abling and a cousin Johnny Dailey.

Dakota is survived by his wife, Asia Ralstin-Abling; daughter, Aubree Abling both of the family home in Lamar; sons, Kyler and Korbin Nelson of Lamar; mother, Marla Abling; step-father, Robbie Batdorf of Lamar; siblings, Schuyler (April) Batdorf of Evans, CO, Samantha (Michael) Newman, Brandon Batdorf, Ashley (Mike Hernandez) Abling all of Lamar, Chelsea Thurner of Heidelberg, Germany and Taylor Mauch of Lamar. He is also survived by his grandmas, Elmina Gardner and Sandra “Granny” Barber; mother-in-law, Manda Devoter and great-grandma, Reva McCorkle all of Lamar. Numerous nieces, nephews, other family and many friends also survive.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dakota Abling Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home office.

Services are under the direction of the Peacock Family.

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