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Emmy Abrahams Obituary

Emmy Abrahams
October 19, 1933-Sepember 17, 2022
With great sadness we said goodbye to our mother Emmy Abrahams on September 17, 2021.
Emmy passed away after a sudden and brief illness. Emmy was proceeded in death by her husband, Dr. David Abrahams, her son, Richard Abrahams and her parents, Jack and Florence Phillips and brothers, John and Kenneth Phillips. Emmy was born in New York on October 19th, 1933. She lived most of her life in California with brief stints in New Paltz, New York, Chapel Hill, NC and Seattle, WA. At the time of her death, she had been living in Auburn California for about 9 years. Emmy is remembered for her love of books, gardening and her family. Emmy made great friends everywhere she lived. She worked for 10 years as the librarian, after-school director and Center Stage Director at San Francisco Day School. Emmy also founded and ran Quail Meadows Science Camp in Hyampom, California. She was fiercely independent and lived her life exactly as she wanted with no regrets. She touched many lives and loved sharing books with her family and friends. Emmy is survived by her children, Susan (Daniel Reider), Elizabeth, Andrew Abrahams(Krista) and Steven Abrahams (Heidi); by her grandchildren, Sam Reider(Claire) Jacob David, Jonah Williams, Clara, Froda, Ras, Audrey and Jack. We will miss her and are glad she is at peace. A celebration of Life will be planned for later this year. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Planned Parenthood or the Auburn public library. A celebration of her life is being planned for March 2022.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 22 to Oct. 3, 2021.

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Christina and Ken Hecht

October 4, 2021

We offeror deep sympathy. We were both keen admirers of Emmy, of all she did and all she stood for. An exceptional person and a good, caring person. She was so proud of all her kids. Two four kids attended -- and loved -- camp at Hyampom, and it was easy to see why. Please be sure to let us know when the celebration of her life is scheduled. We would love to attend. Warm regards, Christina and Ken

Bob & Lynne Myers & Family

September 27, 2021

We send our sincere condolences to Emmy's family. We have such fond memories of Emmy's many years at SFDS, of Hyampom, of the school library, of her love of books. She was a very special person who gave so much to so many.

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Ellen Frankel

September 24, 2021

Sending love and comfort to all of you. I will always cherish my memories of Emmy (especially from Quail Meadows!).

Michele and Doug Kamprath

September 24, 2021

So many great memories with Emmy in Hyampom. She was such a great role model and outstanding human being. She had a special lust for life.

Syd and Rosa Williams

September 23, 2021

We will miss you!

Matilde

September 22, 2021

Sending love to all of you enduring this time of sorrow. Dearest Emmy will be missed and I hope you find comfort knowing she is at peace now.

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