Juneau, Alaska
Feb 25, 1936 – May 8, 2018 (Age 82)
We celebrate the life of Avrum Gross, 82, who died of cancer at his wilderness home in Southeast Alaska. He said he had a "gift year" after deciding to live life to the fullest rather than spend time and energy on uncertain treatment. Av grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Amherst and the...
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Memories of Av as a teacher of constitutional law while I was in high school in Juneau; he was also a good friend to my folks when we lived there
Megan Andersen
September 13, 2018
We'll remember you at the next Seder and teach the grandkids how to laugh like you laughed then. You were the best deer liver cooker in the state.
alan stein
July 19, 2018
Sorry for your loss and grief; may the promise at John 6:40 give you comfort and peace.
July 18, 2018
An often overlooked and unmentioned joy in living most of your adult life in Alaska is the wonderful gifts of the people you meet and get to know. Av Gross was one of those individuals who helped the Juneau community and Alaska grow in many ways. His intellect, his musical talent and creative offerings meant so much to so many people and organizations.It was my good fortune to have met Av way back when and while we often found ourselves on opposite sides of an issue, major or minor, it never...
Warren Wiley
July 12, 2018 | Dalaton, MN
You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for your family during this challenging time.May God provide you with the asssurance that you will see your loved one again. John 17:3.
July 12, 2018
We will always remember sage legal advise, warm friendship, fantastic fishing memories at Chatham and great bridge games. Warren & Marian Endicott
Warren Endicott
July 04, 2018 | Benge, WA
So sorry for your loss. I was lucky to know and work with him when Jay Hammond was Governor. He was always warm, funny, and very smart.
Joan Ray
Joan Rat
July 02, 2018 | Ajijic, Mexico, MA
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Toni
June 30, 2018
Alaska has lost a tried and true friend.
Jim Edenso
June 26, 2018 | Hansville, WA