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Selma S. Abdelnour

  • September 27, 1916 - May 13, 2010
  • Fort Collins, Colorado
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“Today a little butterfly flew by me. I thought to myself where have you been little butterfly. You come into this world as a cocoon all by yourself...Read More » ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Laurie - Fort Collins, CO

“Joe, Louise and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss and sorrow. With Sympathy, ...Read More » ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: Fred & Candy Lamb - Bullhead City, AZ

“Jeanne, We are thinking of you. Your mom was a very special lady-I always enjoyed her company. I know she will be missed very much-but how...Read More » ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: Mary Schroeder - Fort Collins, CO

“Aunt Selma was a kind and welcoming person that always was generous with her friends and family. We will miss her sweet and loving demeanor and are...Read More » ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Kelly and Cyd Malouf - Scottsdale, AZ

“Selma was such a warm loving person, I took care of her as her CNA for a few months last year. She was always a joy to be around and always lifted my...Read More » ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Liz Keller - Fort Collins, CO

“Jeanne, I'm so sorry that your mom died after a longed blessed life. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Selma was such a wonderful woman. Love in...Read More » ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: Kathleen Edmiston - Fort Collins, CO

“We were blessed to have known Selma and have fond memories of our families spending time together. She was a Godly woman and an example of how to...Read More » ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Kathie Murrow - Colorado Springs, CO

“With loving sympathy for your loss, Jeanne. Your mom was a strong woman, filled with vitality and zest even in her later years. ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Margaret and Dave Graham - CO

“The Lord truly blessed my life, when he placed Selma in it. An amazing woman of God, that never wavered from her delight in the Lord. She will...Read More » ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Christy Black - Ft.Collins, CO

“I have fond memories of Selma during the time I worked for Jeanne at Office Consultants. She was always interested in the business and even helped by...Read More » ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Dorothy Sutton - Colorado Springs, CO

“We were so blessed to have known Selma through Jeanne when we all fellowshipped at St Alban's Episcopal Church back in th '70's & '80's. She will...Read More » ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Karen and Charlotte - Windsor, CO

“Selma, known to our family as Nana Selma, was a person full of grace and kindness. To my children she was the grandma they never had. Her prayers and...Read More » ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Stephen Copelin - Loveland, CO

“My Aunt Selma has always been the kindest, sweetest and most loving person known to me. She is the beloved Aunt to all my cousins, and the most...Read More » ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Brian Malouf - Studio City, CA

“My Nini Selma was an inspiration to me! She truly was my god-mother. Throughout my life she set an example for me. She was a mentor,showing me the...Read More » ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Debra Fowler - San Jose, CA

“I am so sorry to hear of Selma's passing, but she is in a better place and at peace. Love to all of my family, and I'm sorry I can't be there. ...Read More » ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Jennifer Stapleton-Kotloski - NC

“Selma was a very special lady and dear friend. Where to start my memories of Selma? I think we must go back to the summer of 1965, in Imperial CA....Read More » ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Fran Hahn Adams - Santa Teresa, NM


Selma Abdelnour of Fort Collins died at her home on May 13, 2010. She was born on September 27, 1916 in Ogden, UT, to Lebanese immigrants, Ceasar Shaker and Lameza Elizabeth (Nackard) Malouf. She grew up in Brawley, CA, and attended school there. She married George J. Abdelnour in Brawley on November 18, 1934. He died August 31, 1986. While living in Brawley, Selma and George co-owned grocery stores, a liquor store, and a delicatessen. In Brawley, Selma belonged to the Soroptimus Club, Eastern Star, Women Aglow, the Brawley Women's Community Club and All Saints Episcopal Church. They lived in Brawley and Windsor, before retiring to Fort Collins in 1981. Selma was a founding member and intercessor of Holy Trinity Fellowship in Fort Collins. She was also a member of Fort Collins Women Aglow and Bible Study Fellowship for many years. She was a prior member of the St. Alban's Windsor Episcopal Church and of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fort Collins. Selma belonged to the Daughters of the King with the Episcopal Church. Selma was a Godly woman with boundless creativity, a hospitable, loving, compassionate soul who lived her Christian values. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, her parents, and four brothers. She is survived by sons, George J. Abdelnour (Wendy) of McMinnville, OR, and Joe W. Abdelnour (Louise) of Bullhead City, AZ; daughters, Jeanne Abdelnour of Fort Collins, CO, and Sarah Annette VanLoo of Greeley, CO; a brother, John Malouf (Mae) of Squim, WA; sisters-in-law Josephine Malouf of Fort Collins, CO and Jeanette Malouf of Scottsdale, AZ; 9 grandchildren, Brendhen, Scott, Andrew, John, Betony, Kimla, Brent, Dana, and Tatianna; 12 great-grandchildren, Nick, Ryan, Juliana, Ari, Elias, Grace, Jacob, Samuel, Gabriel, Gabriela, Michael, and Sophia; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Monday, with a Prayer Service and Personal Sharings at 5:30, at the Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Resthaven Funeral Home. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens. A reception will follow the committal service at the Resthaven Reception Center. Memorial Contributions can be made to Holy Trinity Fellowship or Pathways Hospice in care of Resthaven Funeral Home, 8426 S Hwy 287, Fort Collins, CO 80525.