Ainspan, Abraham David ASHEVILLE, N.C. Abraham David Ainspan, age 97, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Asheville, N.C. He had spent the past 14 years in Asheville, moving there to be near family as Anna Squire Ainspan, his wife and life partner for over 60 years, declined in health. Anne died in 2006. Both their children, Ron Ainspan and Ellie Waters, live in Asheville. Abe and Anne had four grandchildren, Travis (deceased), Jeni, Nesta, and Meda; and four great-grandchildren, Meira, Aurora, Arawenn and Gaius. Abe was born in Albany in 1922. After serving in World War II, graduating from New York University and getting married to Anne, Abe spent the bulk of his work life running Kwik Kafe, a food vending business. When work life drew to a close, Anne and Abe moved to south Florida and spent many happy years in the Boca Raton area. There, they were able to share great times with friends from Albany who had retired to the same general vicinity. Abe's life-long passions were family, religious community and learning, baseball, and exercise. Throughout much of his retired life, in Florida and North Carolina, he took senior classes to enrich his education and stimulate his mind. His enthusiasm for life never waned. We miss him and will always cherish him and our time with him. Donations in his name may be sent to Congregation Beth Ha-Tephilah Brotherhood, 31 North Liberty St., Asheville, NC, 28801. morrisfamilycaregroup.com
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Hey Ron , Ellie & Family,
I just saw your dad's obituary in the newspaper.
Joy & I send our love and condolences. He lived a very long and fulfilling life; it was a pleasure to read his obituary! Give our regards & condolences to the kids and family!
mike miller
August 14, 2019
Will always remember Mr. Ainspan as a wonderful kind and patient man, a part of my childhood growing up on Marwood street in Albany. Ronnie and Ellie,sending all my thoughts and love to you both. Kathy Bertram (Koch)
Kathleen Bertram
August 14, 2019
Abe was so unique and inspiring! Such a lesson to be learned from him about how much life has to offer. I'm grateful to have known him, and I so admire the whole family for keeping your elder close. He'll be missed - but he sure was able to have an awesome life to the end, thanks to a caring family and extended family. - Rosanne
Rosanne Kiely
August 13, 2019
Your friends at Harris Teeter will miss you, sir !! Such a kind and funny soul. He brightened my day each time I would see him
Howell Pegg
August 13, 2019
Ron I'm so sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed seeing you together at the ball park. A father son relationship is s special thing, I know he will always live in your heart. You and you family will be in my prayers.
Tony Farlow
August 13, 2019
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