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David Abrahamson Obituary

David J. "Dave" Abrahamson, 35, of Morrisville, NC passed away on January 18, 2011 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. David was born July 24, 1975 in Minneapolis MN. His family moved to the Poland area in 1981. David was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School class of 1994. He earned his Bachelors degree from Kent State University 1998. On August 18th 2001 David married the love of his life, Maria Sunseri of Boardman. David was employed by RJ Reynolds in Seattle, WA as Key Accounts Manager at the of time his illness. He also lived in Traverse City, MI, Grand Rapids MI, Hickory, NC and Discovery Bay CA during his career. David was partner at Imbibe Martini Bar in Youngstown. David 's passions were skydiving, fishing, landscaping and cooking. David never met a stranger. His contagious smile and great sense of humor
won him many lasting friendships through his years. He was preceded in rest by his mother, Betty Abrahamson in 1994, grandparents, Clifford (2002) and Fern Abrahamson (2010) of Palmer, IA.
Survived by his loving wife, Maria; daughter, Alli Marie; and son, Davin Ross of the home; parents, James and Sheryl Abrahamson of Morrisville, NC; sisters, Donelle
Abrahamson–Ahmed of Keller, TX, Michelle Robell of Palto Alto, CA, Schanin Chapin and Tracie Fitch of Canton Ohio; brother, Michael of Morrisville, NC.
A Celebration of David's Life will be held February 12, 2011 with a Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Cary NC at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow at the Breckenridge Swim & Tennis Clubhouse located In Morrisville, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Maria, Alli & Davin Abrahamson Trust. Go to/set up Pay Pal Account. Email [email protected]
Donation options through Pay Pal will be available
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Annik Desjardins at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center of Duke University, The Duke Home and Hospice Care and Carol Weiner Bissell, RN for their loving support and care.

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Published by The News & Observer on Jan. 21, 2011.

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Zoe Lamb

February 8, 2011

Zoe and Andy ,Torrin and Ayla -Lamb, condolences to you and your families. Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Beth Martin

January 31, 2011

So heartbreaking to hear this news. Dave was a great guy who everyone would just adore instantly when they met him. I remember being so happy to have met someone who shared my appreciation for both remodeling projects and Halloween parties. :) I missed you guys when you all moved away, and now I wish I could be with you all to give you hugs.

Kent & Kathy Kistenmacher

January 26, 2011

Gone too soon.

The entire family and friends of David will be in our hearts and our prayers today and in the days, weeks and months ahead. There is no time frame for grief. You must go through it. There are no shortcuts. Strength to you all.

Nick & Jill Adams

January 24, 2011

Jim and Sheryl, our deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in our prayers. I have nothing but great memories of David from my career with RJR. I know his suffering has ended and he is in a better place.

Stacy Askildson Parcher

January 24, 2011

Donelle, Michelle, Mike and Jim.... it has been so long since I have been able to visit with you. I was very fortunate to rekindle communication with David on Facebook. I thoroughly enjoyed the messages that we had exchanged and was excited to hear the last that I had communicated with him that he was in rehab and on the upswing. Unfortunately, as I had told Donelle (which I have been also estatic to have rekindled communication with her as well via Facebook), that this was some months ago. I so wish that I could have sent him one last message. I am so glad and will forever cherish the messages that I had received from him just as I cherish and oftentimes think of the times that we would gather at Grandma Askildson's house and enjoy the "walks" to the footbridge. I know that David is with Grandma Askildson and Aunt Betty whom they will forever take care of him until we all see each other again. Please let me know if there is anything at all that I can do for you during this most difficult time. Love Stacy Askildson Parcher (Arlyn's oldest daughter)

Stacy Askildson Parcher

January 24, 2011

Donelle, Mike, Michelle, and Jim.....I know it has been quite some time since we have seen each other. I have in the last year or so rekindled communication with Donnelle and David via Facebook and was so happy to hear from both of them. As I told Donelle, the last I had spoken with David he had been doing some rehab and was on the upswing. Unfortunately, that had been some months ago, I regret terribly now not being able to have had the chance to send him one last message. I do know for sure that I will cherish the few messages I shared with him and the memories of Grandma Askildson's get togethers when you would come back to visit and our walks to the footbridge. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Stacy Askildson Parcher (Arlyn's daughter)

Jason, Beth and Amanda Benjamin

January 23, 2011

Although we did not know David, Alli has been a wonderful friend to our daughter Amanda in Kindergarten and we send all of you our sincerest condolences on your loss. Our families thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

David & Janet Dale

January 22, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dan Petrick

January 22, 2011

Jim, Sheryl, and Schanin
It's been a long time since I've seen or spoke with you. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 21, 2011

Dear family,

We would like to share our condolences with you during this sad time. Although we do not know you

Shellie Veschio

January 21, 2011

Jim & Sheryl,
I will continue to keep your entire family in prayer. David suffers no more. His memory will live on in all who loved him.

Myra Nixon

January 21, 2011

David was such a very nice person! May God bless you and keep you during this time of sorrow.

Bob Taylor

January 21, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob Taylor

January 21, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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