Alan Edgar Abrams

Alan Abrams passed away in The Southern Utah Veterans Home ,on June 26, 2024 of pancreatic cancer. He had been in hospice care for a month and died surrounded by his loving family, including his loving “best wife in the world” Susan Brown and his younger brother Ken.

Alan was born in St. Louis on May 12, 1943 to Jack and Adele Abrams. Alan graduated from University City High School in 1961 and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Washington University in 1969. Before entering Washington University, Alan served in the Army in Vietnam. There he was shot by a sniper and was critically injured. As a result Alan was awarded the Purple Heart.

After graduating from college, Alan sold insurance in Chicago. He eventually retired to Mesquite, Nevada where he enjoyed the Las Vegas attractions. Alan is survived by his wife Sue and his two stepsons, ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren as well as his brother Ken. Before he passed, he wanted everyone to know he was “very blessed” and had no regrets.

Alan’s funeral will be held Sunday, July 7 at 10 am time at the Mesquite Veterans Center 840 E Hafen Lane Mesquite, NV 89027. Burial following the service at the Mesquite Cemetery (Hardy Way). Services will be streamed via zoom the link below or on Facebook Live from Star Mortuary.