DAVID ABRAMSON

January 22, 1954 - March 23, 2017

SERVICES: 11:00 AM MONDAY 3/27/2017 at CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 2000 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Age 63, of Ann Arbor, David died on March 23, 2017. David was always interested in education and began by enrolling in Washtenaw Community College to study auto mechanics. He then went to University of Michigan, also attended LS&A and graduated in 1975. He went on to obtain two master degrees, one in Educational Leadership and the other in Interdisciplinary Technology. He began a long career by teaching "Basic Car Care for Consumers at Washtenaw Community College. He met his wife, Ellen and a love affair that lasted for over 32 years began. A convert to Judaism, he became a pillar of the Beth Israel community. He helped found the men's club (or as he called it; the mensch club) and also organized the Organ Donors Drive. As a community organizer, David became a founder of the ASSOCIATION OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, where he was an agent for positive change for thousands of people. He also founded the BRIDGING 23 which presents a unique opportunity for neighbors, colleagues, and strangers to come together and create an atmosphere of community. He also helped create BRIDGING 8 MILE, to overcome racial divides. Dedicated to Tikun Olam, David worked tirelessly to heal divisions and foster meaningful conversations on topics that are unavailable in most places of our fractured and polarized society. Beloved husband for 32 years to Ellen Abramson. Devoted father of Sarah (Rabbi Mendy) Rimler, Mara Abramson and Lorna (Joe) Servetter. Loving grandfather of Chayala Rimler. Eli Rimler and Joshua Derby Cherished brother of Ruth Logan, Jonna McCoon, John McCoon, Darlene Miller, Paula Miller, Elsie Grammer, the late Ronald McCoon and the late Don Hopkins Also survived by a world of special friends that he deeply loved. OFFICIATING: Rabbi R. Dobrusin Rabbi Kim Blumenthal INTERMENT: Arbrocrest Cemetery SHIVA: The family will observe Shiva through Sunday morning at the residence 3204 Farmbrook Court Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 476-9948 RELIGIOUS SERVICES: 7:40 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday CONTRIBUTIONS: If you would like to further honor the memory of DAVID ABRAMSON you may do so by making a contribution to: David Abramson Fund Association for Youth Empowerment C/O Roderic Scott 16615 Five Points Street Redford, MI 48240 or Chabad at Arizona State University 971 South Ash Avenue Temple, AZ 85281 www.jewishasu.com/donate and enter David Abramson Fund in the Comments Box