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Edith Louise Abrahamson

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Edith Louise Abrahamson

Birth
Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Death
Mar 2015 (aged 95)
Burial
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA GPS-Latitude: 41.2116661, Longitude: -96.0444412
Memorial ID
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Born in Edmonton, Alberta Canada on September 7, 1919. Widow of Norman A. Abrahamson. Predeceased by son Steve Abrahamson.

Survived by son Hugh Abrahamson and daughter-in-law Ann Ebsen; granddaughters Jill and Nicole Abrahamson and Jessica and Elizabeth Ebsen; great grandchildren Asa Abrahamson, Aliyah Rose Racette and Ben Ebsen; sisters-in-law Lucille Epstein, Harriet Miller and Helen Abrahamson; brother-in-law Harold Abrahamson, and numerous nieces; nephews; cousins and countless friends. After working first with her husband in family-owned businesses and also creating her own businesses, Louise retired in 1989 from her position as Executive Assistant to Fathers Hupp and Peters at Boys Town, Nebraska. Post-retirement, Louise founded Louise's Clothesline at Boys Town, Nebraska, providing new clothes and accessories at no cost for the Boys Town youth. She worked hard for 18 years as manager of the Clothesline, creating strong relationships with worldwide recognized vendors and volunteers, and providing countless donations for children at Boys Town sites throughout the country. Louise's work at Boys Town established her as a strong part of its community, including having the organization declare May 1, 2007 as "Louise Abrahamson Day". A past president of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, she was profiled in the Feb. 10, 2006, issue of the Jewish Press for her contributions to the Jewish community and greater Omaha. Throughout her life Louise was active in politics, passionate about Nebraska football and her family, and a committed volunteer for many causes that were close to her heart.

MEMORIAL SERVICE Monday March 30 at Beth El Synagogue, 1pm. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Jewish Historical Society or charity of your choice.

JEWISH FUNERAL HOME 402-556-9392
Born in Edmonton, Alberta Canada on September 7, 1919. Widow of Norman A. Abrahamson. Predeceased by son Steve Abrahamson.

Survived by son Hugh Abrahamson and daughter-in-law Ann Ebsen; granddaughters Jill and Nicole Abrahamson and Jessica and Elizabeth Ebsen; great grandchildren Asa Abrahamson, Aliyah Rose Racette and Ben Ebsen; sisters-in-law Lucille Epstein, Harriet Miller and Helen Abrahamson; brother-in-law Harold Abrahamson, and numerous nieces; nephews; cousins and countless friends. After working first with her husband in family-owned businesses and also creating her own businesses, Louise retired in 1989 from her position as Executive Assistant to Fathers Hupp and Peters at Boys Town, Nebraska. Post-retirement, Louise founded Louise's Clothesline at Boys Town, Nebraska, providing new clothes and accessories at no cost for the Boys Town youth. She worked hard for 18 years as manager of the Clothesline, creating strong relationships with worldwide recognized vendors and volunteers, and providing countless donations for children at Boys Town sites throughout the country. Louise's work at Boys Town established her as a strong part of its community, including having the organization declare May 1, 2007 as "Louise Abrahamson Day". A past president of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, she was profiled in the Feb. 10, 2006, issue of the Jewish Press for her contributions to the Jewish community and greater Omaha. Throughout her life Louise was active in politics, passionate about Nebraska football and her family, and a committed volunteer for many causes that were close to her heart.

MEMORIAL SERVICE Monday March 30 at Beth El Synagogue, 1pm. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Jewish Historical Society or charity of your choice.

JEWISH FUNERAL HOME 402-556-9392

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