Abrams, Donald Jay, MD Age 68 of Prior Lake, passed away September 11, 2007 after a courageous battle with myelofibrosis. Donald was a longtime dedicated physician of Park Nicollet Medical Center who was loved by his patients of the Shakopee and Prior Lake Clinics. His passions were life, music and family. Survived by loving wife and best friend, Kathe; children, Noelani Abrams of Mpls, Tiffany (Shane) Nichols of Cohasset, MA, Ben (Molly) Abrams of New Brighton, David Jay Abrams of Mpls; grandchildren, Lily and Delaney Jay Nichols; brother, Lloyd Jr. (Marcia) Abrams of Mason City, IA; sister, Bonnie (Fred) MacDougal of Liscomb, IA; sister-in- law, Mary Abrams of Arizona; and many relatives and friends. Preceded by parents, Lloyd and Mabel Abrams; brother, Michael Abrams, MD. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM with a 7 PM Remembrance Service ALL at the Church of St. Michael, 16311 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake. Further visitation Saturday 10-11 AM with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM at the Church of St. Michael. Interment Spring Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would be most grateful for memorials, which will be distributed by the family in Don's name. Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home www.ballardsunderfuneral.com Prior Lake Chapel 952-447-2633
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Dave,
I want to give you my belated sympathy in the loss of your father. I am so very sorry. I lost my father too, so I know the sorrow of losing a parent. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
With Sympathy,
Laurie Syverson
(from Holy Angels)
Laurie Syverson
December 09, 2007 | Bloomington, MN
Noe,
I'am sorry to hear about your dad, your family has always been very special to me.
Brian Jansen
October 02, 2007 | Altoona, IA
Dear Kathe and Family,
I was saddened to hear of Don's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Brown
September 26, 2007 | Shakopee, MN
Ben-
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Molly Dahl
AHA--Class of 1996
Molly Dahl
September 23, 2007 | Eagan, MN
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joe & Pat Jenny
September 20, 2007 | Shakopee, MN
Dear Kathe, We just heard today about Don's passing. He was an amazing doctor! He delivered our two daughters Jessica in 1981 and Julie in 1982. We want you to know that we have always been grateful for the care he has given our whole family. Keeping you in our prayers... With much love.
Dave and Nancy Ernewein
September 18, 2007 | Columbia Heights, MN
Kathe, Your husband delivered my beautiful daughter in 1973. I was actually not his patient, but he was on duty at the old St. Francis hospital, so I knew of him/saw him only briefly, but I can tell you that now, all these years later, I remember his beautiful spirit and as a 19 year old girl giving birth, I could not have been blessed with a better doctor. It brings me to tears now thinking of his kindness, his compassion, and his caring spirit.
Kathy Anderson
September 16, 2007 | Apple Vallen, MN
Kathe, I am so sorry I did not hear of Don's passing until after the funeral. I feel bad for not being there as he was always there for us. Your friendship and his smiling face will always be remembered and he showed us all how to live and how to die. What a good person he was and will be greatly missed by all professionaly and personally. My deepest sympathy to all your family and hope we can cross paths again soon.
Darlene Menke
September 16, 2007 | Annandale, MN
Kathe & Family,
What a beautiful day it was celebrating Don's life! We feel so blessed with the friendship of your family and we will miss Don immensely, but know he will live on in all of the lives he touched. WE LOVE YOU ALL!!!
The Alcorns
Janine Alcorn
September 15, 2007 | Prior Lake, MN
