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Merle Abraham Obituary
87, Phoenix, AZ passed away August 4th of natural causes. He grew up in Beresford, South Dakota where he married Joan Bruehler in 1951. They lived in Minnesota, Iowa and Kansas before moving to Arizona in 1971. Jo and he owned and operated J's Hallmark and Make An Impression gift stores. Merle was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed weaving humor into any situation through his stories and jokes. He is survived by sons Jeff and Jay, daughter-in-law Christi Abraham, daughter Jan Kane, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 11300 N. 64th St., Scottsdale on Wednesday, September 2nd at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Young Life, Account AG222, 1130 E. Missouri, #404, Phoenix, AZ 85014 or at giving.younglife.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Merle Abraham
September 8, 2015
My condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
September 4, 2015
Offering my sincere condolences. May you find comfort in the promise of suffering and death ending here on earth. ~Ps. 37:10,11
Serena Simms
September 2, 2015
His humor & memory will be in the hearts of you and everyone he touched forever!
Mary Jo O'Neal (Pancrazio)
August 27, 2015
I know he is in a good place now with your beautiful mother and they are both watching down on all of you. It is always hard because you just miss having him around, especially his positive attitude and great sense of humor! Thinking of all of you with much love! xo
Sheri Porter
August 24, 2015
Wonderful man. Wonderful family. Jeff, Jan and Jay, I always had such affection for both your mom and your dad. Sweet memories. Peace to you all.
August 24, 2015
Sorry for your loss. You may turn to God in prayer for comfort. He promises us a hopeful future (Jeremiah 29:11)
Diane
August 24, 2015
My sympathy to the family. We all look forward to the day John 5:25 will come true for all the ones we loved and lost.
Patti
August 22, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss. May you gain comfort by pouring out your heart to God in prayer. (Psalm 102:1)
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