Abram Schuyler Voorhees

1904–1980 (age 76)

Biography

Abram Schuyler Voorhees carried himself with dignity through decades of quiet service to family, friends, and neighbors. He treasured the connections that sustained him, finding strength in the shared stories, rituals, and joys of the Woodlawn community that played such an important role in his life.

Today he is remembered as a steady companion whose good humor and thoughtful presence comforted many, leaving behind countless memories of kindness and a legacy of warmth that still glows among those who knew him.

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