John ABRAHAMS – The Press Democrat

John ABRAHAMS

OBITUARY

ABRAHAMS, John Passed peacefully in his Windsor dwelling along with his household at his aspect on the morning of January twenty ninth, 2017 on the age of 71. He shall be deeply missed by his spouse of 29 years, Brenda, his daughter Holly, and his son-in-law Dan. John can be survived by his giant and loving prolonged household. John practiced regulation for over 30 years in Sonoma County. While he labored on California laws, and was a regulation professor at Empire College, the vast majority of his profession was spent on the Sonoma County Public Defender’s Office. John served on a number of committees and held two distinguished board positions, most expensive to his coronary heart, the California Public Defenders Association. From 2005 to 2012, John served because the Chief Public Defender of Sonoma County, which he thought of to be the best privilege of his profession. Justice was a ardour and a calling for John. He believed individuals shouldn’t be outlined by their worst second, and for that cause he devoted his life to those that wanted illustration and compassion in our neighborhood. At occasions a realist bordering on curmudgeon, John lived by the saying “hope springs eternal”, which was the last word juxtaposition and slightly becoming along with his perspective on felony justice and his shoppers. While John’s profession served as each his job and his private passion, he discovered time to turn into an professional in lots of different areas of life and the world round him. A complete technophile, John was at all times forward of the excitement surrounding the newest devices, and skim all the pieces he may about laptop science and Steve Jobs-a private hero of his. Texas BBQ, Indian meals and tacos had been additionally nice passions for John, and if he wasn’t watching the History Channel, you possibly can make sure The Food Network was on the TV. An amazing researcher, John taught himself a lot in regards to the world, and even by means of an off-the-cuff encounter, pals of John had the pleasure of studying one thing they didn’t know. Ever humble and unassuming, John by no means accepted that he was a supply of inspiration for his colleagues, family and friends, however he most actually was. John left this world too quickly, however his impression on the neighborhood and the great he has performed within the lives of so many won’t ever be forgotten. At his request, no service shall be held. In honor of John, we’re asking for donations to be made to the Innocence Project, ACLU, or Sutter Hospice of Santa Rosa.