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Jake Abraham, 74, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2002. He was born to Siegfried and Jessie Gunn Abraham on May 3, 1927. Jake's early years were spent in Laguna and he graduated from Grants High in 1945. After serving in the Navy, he returned and received his college degree at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Following service with the New Mexico State Police in Santa Fe, Jake returned to Grants where he spent the remainder of his life. He was active in the community and served with the Grants City Council, Laguna Tribal Budget and Education Committees, BPOE Lodge 2053, Grants Quadrathalon, Boy Scouts, Little League, Booster Club and the Bi-County Fair. He will be fondly remembered as an avid hunter, outdoorsman and teller of stories. Jake is survived by his wife of 52 years Birdye Hawkinson Abraham; son, Dr. Ken Abraham and wife Nona and grandchildren, Kami and Koby of Grants; Daughters, Terri of Albuquerque, and Randi of Springeville, Utah; sister, Ruth (Diddy) Sarracino and husband Eddy of Laguna. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Rebecca Fernandez, and his son, Jacob (Moe) Abraham. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Presbyterian Hospice Program, 8100 Constitution Place NE Albuquerque, NM 87110. A Memorial Service will be held at the Presbyterian Church, 400 Nimitz Drive, Grants, New Mexico, on Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 10:00am. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 505-343-8008.
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