BORN

1924

DIED

2014

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Grand Rapids, Michigan

David Abraham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 29, 2014.

David Abraham, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Eva and Isaac Abraham, his brothers, Isaac, Edward "Blackie" and Paul, sisters, Azzizza Kincaid and Millie Barby. Surviving are his wife of nearly 57 years, Adele; children, Randy Abraham, and Renee Larsen; brother, Miller Abraham; grandchildren, Nicole Larsen, Rocky Larsen, Shane Larsen, Amanda Abraham, Emily Abraham; great-grandchildren Braylen, Layla and Bryce; and his four-legged special friend, Montana. David enjoyed life, and loved spending time with his family and grandkids. He was passionate about gardening and oh so proud of it. He and his family travelled nationally every summer with the TPA convention. David proudly served in the United States Marine Corps 1st Air Wing Division in the South Pacific. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Creston Post 3023 where he headed the chili cook-offs for ten years; as well as at the Elks Country Club Lodge 48 for the past 22 years where he also put on the "Big Band" dinner dances. He will be greatly missed. Please join his family for visitation on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Reyers North Valley Chapel from both 2-4 and 6-8 PM. An additional visitation will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church from 10 AM until the time of Mass at 11 AM. Private interment in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Blessed Sacrament Parish Scholarship Fund. -

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February 23, 2015

Bob Parker

Rene & Randy. I am remembering your dad today, and my thoughts go out to you all. I am hoping time heals the great loss and Happy Memories remain. Love you guys.

Bob

February 6, 2014

To my aunt Adele,Randy and Rene my prayers are with you all. Cher said the service was very nice. Love Susie Abraham

February 6, 2014

Sue Rottschafer

Randy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I know how much he meant to you and how close you were with him. My sincere condolences.

February 3, 2014

annette zainea-mcknight

A dele and Randy sorry to hear of your loss. Remembering him with tpa with my father mitchell. May he rip with jesus. Sincere condolences!

February 1, 2014

Wes Bassil

Adele, I am so sorry for your loss. I know David is at rest in a better place and he will see you and be there for you. I am sure he is watching down to keep you safe.

Miss you and remember all the good times at the Elks.

Wes

January 31, 2014

Jim & Skip Lewis

Renee, Sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. You have been a wonderful and devoted daughter. We will keep You in our Thoughts and Prayers.

January 31, 2014

Patrick McElwee

Always a warm thought for Dave. My prayers are with you.

January 31, 2014

Sue Livingston

Renee, very sorry to learn of your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts, take care.

January 31, 2014

Marie Andrus

Renee:

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He sounds like he was a great man, and I am sure he will be greatly missed by many. Sincerely,

January 31, 2014

Bessie Hollie

So sorry to hear of your lose. May GOD be with you and the family.

January 31, 2014

Bob Bellgraph

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

January 30, 2014

Rocky Larsen

Gone, but never forgotten. We will look after and take care of Grandma, don't worry. I love and miss you Grandpa.

January 30, 2014

Aunt Adele Randy and Renee. my heart felt sympathy and prayers are with all of you. May God confort you in your time of need.

Love your niece and cousin Nora.

January 30, 2014

Brian and Sandy Dalman

Randy, my wife and I just wanted to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Father.

January 30, 2014

Renee, you and your family have our sympathy. Lifting you all in prayer and asking God to draw near to you during this time of loss. God bless you,
~Sherry and Scott Ross

January 30, 2014

Bob & Teresa Parker

Adele, Randy, Renee and all the kids and grand kids, you have my deepest sympathy in this time of mourning.

I have been friends of the family for years, and shared great times at the Chili cookoffs and other gatherings with my buddy's Randy and Renee. Dave will be very missed.

Sincerely, your friends,

January 30, 2014

Patty Farhat

Dear Adele and family:

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful husband Dave.

One of my greatest joys as secretary here at the Michigan State AFL-CIO was looking forward to Dave's visits to the office of then President William Marshall.

He would walk into the office with that beautiful smile of his and he and Mr. Marshall would enjoy discussing politics and world events.

I loved looking forward to his visits. I shall cherish those memories. What a special guy!

May he rest in peace.

God Bless you and your wonderful family.

January 30, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I was a part of the Chili Cook offs at the Creston Post and met David many times. He will be missed. Les Dykema VFW

January 30, 2014

Tom Mathieu

My sincere sympathy to the entire extended family of Dave.

He was always offering to help during my election campaigns and encouraged me to get involved in several of the organizations which he was connected with, such as TPA and the Elks.

In years following, I would often see both he and his wife at various restaurants around the north end of G.R.

After my own retirement, I lost contact with him, as I spent most of my time in Florida.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Tom Mathieu
State Representative (retired)

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