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Charles Abrams Obituary
May 25, 1930 - November 8, 2010
Charles "Corky" Abrams, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Los Feliz, November 8, 2010.
Corky was born in 1930 to Myron & Sylvia Abrams. He lived in Los Angeles most of his life where he served in the Coast Guard and built a well-known construction business. An avid fisherman, Corky traveled extensively with his friends, enjoying the beautiful scenery of many destinations and his favorite sport, fly fishing.
He touched many lives and will be missed by his friends and family tremendously.
Corky is survived by his longtime companion, Lorelei Young of Los Feliz, his brother, Stanley of Los Angeles, daughter Stephanie (Ross) Anderson of Oahu, Hawaii and his son, Dean (Lisa) Bentley of Mill Valley, CA. He leaves behind five grandchildren: Dakota, Grace, Noah, Davis and Taylor.
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John haigh
November 4, 2025
Wow, another year has gone by, still think about when i am at Lake Nacimiento where we fished. He enjoyed life, from Ferrari´s to fishing, miss the big guy!
Stefanie Anderson
November 5, 2024
Well Dad you are a great grandfather of 3 now. Sure wish you could meet them. Miss you! Thank you John for remembering my Dad. Blessings,
Stefanie
John Haigh
November 4, 2024
Can´t believe it´s been 14 years since Corky passed. He was a good friend and a great customer. He was a very generous man, helping out his crew when they needed it. Rest in peace Corky!
November 9, 2019
It is stunning to realize Dad has been dead for 9 years. Time passes so quickly.It is a reminder to love people, even unloveable ones. To forgive quickly and keep no record of wrongs. I miss my Dad but have the hope in me that I will see him again. Sometimes I hear his familiar whistle on the breeze and the times I sit on the lake and catch a few fish I hear his familiar laugh and glowing pride at his daughter who is a catcher not just a fisher... It is the simple things I miss.
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Felicia Abrams
November 22, 2010
Corky, rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family
stefanie anderson
November 20, 2010
Oh did my Dad love to fish! Weeks before he died he was on his favorite lake fishing. Lucky for us all he fished almost until the end of his life. Going through his pictures it is obvious he loved Lorelei, his friends and family and his travels. Today is Saturday and the hardest thing about it is knowing I will not hear his voice on the other end of the phone... Thank you for your kind words and prayers.
Ross Anderson
November 12, 2010
Always had time for a fish story...You don't often come across someone so capable, from construction of buildings to making rifles and designing plates, and good at them all. I am grateful for the time he shared teaching me to fish, its a blessing that I will keep for a lifetime. May the Lord bless him and keep him. ....Did I mention that the tarpon he broke off was at least 150lbs ;)
John Haigh
November 10, 2010
Many of good days pouring concrete at Bonanza Concrete. Many of good lunches since. I will miss this kind man greatly. God bless his family,think of the good times you had with him and it will make you smile. I will think of him often.
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