Chester B Abrams Jr of Port Orchard passed away on January 19, 2016. He was born on August 3, 1925 in Huntington, New York to Chester and Arlene Abrams. Chester was a graduate of Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon and is a World War II veteran.
Chester married JoAnne Abrams on September 3, 1949 in Clovis, New Mexico. Chester and Joann enjoyed over 60 years of marriage and love to take trips to the Oregon coast.
Chester also enjoyed woodcarving and visiting with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years JoAnne and son Peter Abrams of Juneau, AK. Chester is survived by his daughter, Betsy Pentz; grandchildren Amy Tomas, Colby Coppinger and Timothy Abrams; Great grandchildren Jared, Jorden, Jayden Tomas of Vancouver, WA and Cylis and Judah Coppinger, Gig Harbor, WA.
A graveside service will be held on January 27, at 1:30PM at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, WA. Please visit Rill’s Life Tribute Center.