Dr. Marvin Jacob Abrams

Dr. Marvin Jacob Abrams, 86, passed away peacefully and comfortably in his sleep on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Marvin was born on June 19, 1937, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to the late Abie and Manya Abramovitz. His Hebrew name is Moshe Yaakov Abrams Marvin attended Harbord Collegiate High School, then went on to study medicine at the University of Toronto Medical School. He graduated in 1962. He was a General Practitioner in Toronto (Richmond Hill) for 16 years with Dr. Harvey Socol. It was a full practice where he delivered many babies and made many house calls to his patients. In 1978, Marv and his family moved to Houston, Texas, along with many of his medical friends. He firmly established himself in the community with his friends, family, and his patients. Marvin had a very special, dedicated staff, even working with his son, David. Marvin spent a lot of time with his patients, getting to know them, and treating everyone as an equal. He loved to build, tinker and fix things, from computers to electronics, and everything around the home. He would repair things for his friends and give his special 'lifetime guarantee'. In Houston, Marv could indulge in his favorite sports all year round: fishing, squash, and his favorite, Tennis, anywhere, any time. He loved classical music, opera, jazz, and country. And he would take any opportunity to dine out with family and friends. He loved to travel, by car, cruising the seas, and by air. Marvin loved meeting new friends. He would encourage people to pursue their interests and he always loved to learn new things himself. When Marvin retired, he still liked to practice medicine part-time and especially loved his time working as a doctor for the FBI. He was a kind, gentle, spiritual, and loving man, with his signature dry sense of humor and a warm smile. Marvin was preceded in death by his sister, Lily Abrams and brother-in-law, Jack Federman. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Bayla; his three children, David, Abbe-Sue and her spouse Katie Rowen, Lesley and husband Gavin Abrams-Schwartz, his beautiful grandchildren, Aidan and Grey Abrams-Schwartz, and Mira Abrams-Rowen. Sister-in-law Sharon and Jerry Roebuck, niece, Catherine and husband Peter; Sister-in-law, Barbara Francis, nephews, Brendan and wife Munyung, Matthew and wife Andrea; and Dylan and Ray. And many other loving family and friends in Toronto and Houston, Israel and Brazil. The family would like to express a deep appreciation to Healing Source and Marvin's loving caregivers for their efforts in our home to enhance Marvin's life during his final years and months. Jo Marshall, Jason Parker, Debbie Ayers, Steven Rodrigez, Mariah Parker, Bola Arigbabowo. And thank you to Elite Hospice in his last few days, Leigh-Ann, Ashley, and Alyssa. Contributions in Marvin’s memory may be made to American Friends of Magen David Adom (https://afmda.org/), Friends of the Israeli Defense Force (https://www.fidf.org/), Baycrest Foundation (https://www.baycrestfoundation.org/), or to the organization of your choice. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Bender Memorial Chapel at Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery, 7445 Awty School Ln., Houston, TX 77055. Shiva following at Bayla and Marvin's house at 4:00 PM. A livestream of the funeral is available at the following link: https://venue.streamspot.com/f8d04b5b May Marvin's memory be a blessing.

Dr. Marvin Jacob Abrams

June 19, 1937 - January 6, 2024