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Dr. Paul Abraszewski
POCATELLO - Dr. Pawel 'Paul' Andrzej Abraszewski, 37, died on Sunday, June 24, 2007, in a kayaking accident in Wolverine Canyon of the Blackfoot River.
Paul was born on May 14, 1970, in Warsaw, Poland, to Andrzej and Teresa Abraszewski. He was raised in Poland and attended schools through college in Warsaw.
He came to the United States in 1991, where he began medical school. He attended Creighton University Medical School, graduating cum laude in 1996. After graduation he was accepted for residency in internal medicine at Yale University, after which he completed his cardiology fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. He joined the Pocatello Cardiology Associates in 2004.
In 2003, after a seven-year romance, he married Lee Ann Roberts Foster. Pocatello was the perfect fit for Paul and Lee, both personally and professionally. Paul's warmth and humanity came through in his dealings with staff, colleagues, and patients.
Paul reveled in the outdoors. He loved the wilderness, mountains and rivers of Idaho. He excelled in mountain biking, kayaking, backpacking, horseback riding, and most of all, he loved to ski. Paul lived every day and every moment to the fullest, and inspired those around him to do the same.
He is survived by his wife, Lee Ann Abraszewski, Pocatello; father, Andrzej Abraszewski, Warsaw, Poland/New York, N.Y.; and mother, Teresa Abraszewska, Warsaw, Poland. He was preceded in death by Grandparents Zagorski and Grandparents Abraszewski.
A rosary service will be held for Dr. Paul Abraszewski at 7 p.m. on Friday evening, June 29, 2007, at the St. Anthony Chapel on the corner of Seventh and Wyeth in Pocatello, Idaho. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2007, at the St. Anthony Catholic Chapel. On Sunday, July 1, 2007, at 11 a.m. there will be a memorial service held at the Pebble Creek Ski Lodge, with lunch to follow, courtesy of Portneuf Medical Center.
Donations may be sent in his name to the following organizations: Idaho Conservation League, P.O. Box 844 Boise, Idaho 83701 (www.wildidaho.org) or to the Portneuf Greenway Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 71 Pocatello, Idaho 83204 (www.pgfweb.com.).
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Published by Idaho State Journal from Jun. 27 to Jun. 28, 2007.

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Marcia Hill

June 21, 2020

How can one ever forget such a tragedy ending the life of one so loved and so young?

Reed Humphrey

June 30, 2007

I just learned about Paul's accident and am very, very sorry for Lee and the family. The loss is greatest for them, but a real loss for the people of Pocatello who benefited from his compassionate care, and for those who would have in the future. My deepest sympathies.

Linda Karsch

June 30, 2007

Paul always had time for a smile and a conversation with each of us while he was here for his Cardiology Fellowship. He made sure we felt appreciated with our work as R.N's and Sonographers. He truly was a breath of fresh air for all of us.
With our sympathy,
The Cardiac Diagnostic Lab at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

Michelle Butterfield

June 29, 2007

My last memory of Paul was seeing him and Lee on their horses on the Inman trail on June 3rd. As my husband and I were biking back down the Inman trail, Paul was then riding his bike up the trail. We stopped to talk with Paul and he was telling us about his MOOSE adventure the previous day on a kayaking trip. As we said "goodbye" to Paul I happened to turn around to watch him bike up the trail and was thinking, "man, he has a lot of energy." But that's what made him such a great person. I hope I can live my life to the fullest as he did. I enjoyed my time working with him at Pocatello Cardiology, and he did have a special connection with his patients. Lee, Ryon and I feel blessed to have known Paul and are deeply sorry for your loss.

Kimberly Dreher

June 28, 2007

Lee,
Magic happens when two hearts become connected, and memories can never be erased. I'm sorry for your loss. I knew Dr. Abraszewski a very short time, but his lasting impressions of his kindness will not be forgotten. May your happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
Kim

Dave Parker

June 28, 2007

My deepest sympathy along with my prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Dr. Abraszewski.

Cindy Bunde

June 28, 2007

I loved to refer my patients to Dr. Abraszewski because I knew he would treat them kindly and was an excellent cardiologist. The feedback from his patients was always great. He was also dedicated to education and happy to train students. He will be missed.

Bill Brandes

June 28, 2007

Paul will be sadly missed by all of us at the Hidden Valley Ski Patrol and Area. Our sincere condolences to Lee and Paul's family. May God hold all of you in his gentle hands!

Bill Brandes
Hidden Valley Ski Patrol Administrator

KAYLA FOSTER (PCA)

June 28, 2007

I CAN REMEBER WHEN DR. ABRASZEWSKI WOULD WRITE ANYTHING AND WE WOULD HAVE TO ASK HIM WHAT IT SAID BECAUSE WE COULDN'T READ HIS WRITING. ONE DAY HE HAD WRITTEN HIMSELF A NOTE AND AN HOUR LATER HE CAME TO ME AND ASKED ME WHAT HIS NOTE HAD READ BECAUSE HE COULDN'T READ HIS OWN HANDWRITING. HIS HANDWRITING WAS UNIQUE. WE ARE ALL AT A GREAT LOSS FOR PAUL. HE WAS SUCH A TALENTED MAN AND HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!

Michelle LaPointe (CV-ICU staff)

June 28, 2007

Dr. Abraszewski will be greatly missed at Portneuf Medical Center. I remember when he first came to Portneuf, the staff had an awful time saying his name let alone spelling it. All he would do was just laugh and go about his way. His zest for medicine and teaching was something we as staff needed. His smile and elation when making a diagnosis (that nobody else could make), finding something interesting on a test that he could do some teaching with, and just making his patients better will be dearly missed by all. Dr Abrazewski your zest for life and your wisdom will be embedded with us all forever. You will not be forgoten and will live in our hearts and minds forever.

Carl Haiser

June 28, 2007

We Enjoyed having him on the Hidden Valley Ski Patrol he will be missed

Danielle Harris

June 27, 2007

My most memorable moment with Dr. Abrazewski was when he was teasing Dr. Grigera.
They were both laughing after patient care was done for Dr. Grigera calling him to respond to the hospital, out of breath and too far away on his bike to respond promptly enough to a patient coming to the hospital. Dr Abraszewski was dramatizing to us the whole scenario. He was good at leaving the staff, and I am sure the patients too, at the hospital uplifted and maybe just a little more excited about life.

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