Dr. Abe M. "Mike" Sborov

Sborov, Dr. Abe M. "Mike" age 87, of Edina, passed away on 11/17/05. Preceded in death by mother, Eva Guffan; father, Charles Sborov; and sister, Sally Miller. He will be greatly missed by Ingeborg, his wife of 65 years; and by their children, Dr. Michael Sborov (Beverly), Steven Sborov (Zheryl), Dr. Mark Sborov (Margie) and Merry Gordon (Lowell). He was the proud "Popops" of 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is survived by his brother and traveling companion, Dr. V.M. Sborov (Ann) of CA; as well as Sborov and Dale nieces & nephews, Guffan cousins, and many lifelong friends. Dr. Sborov was a graduate of Mpls. North High School, and the University of Minnesota Medical School. He interned at Anchor Hospital, was Chief of Surgery at MMC and Fairview Southdale Hospital, and practiced medicine in Edina for nearly 50 years. He was a member of the American College of Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons. He leaves many grateful patients in the southwest metro area. Abe "Mike" was an avid athlete throughout his life. He participated in high school track and won the "Silver Skates" award for speed skating at Powerhorn Park. As a young man, he played the violin and continued to enjoy classical music throughout his life. As an adult, he was an enthusiastic tennis player and golfer and was an active member at Golden Valley Country Club. Dr. Sborov served in the United States Army for 13 years and earned the rank of Colonel. He took part in the European Theater as Division Surgeon with a General Patton's 5th Division and spent two years during the Korean Conflict as a Surgeon in an operational treatment center in Alabama. Abe "Mike" was both a Mason and a Shriner and served as Medical Director for the Shrine Temple. Together with his wife Inge, he enjoyed many years of world travel, wintering in Arizona and their summer home on Locke Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Minnesota Oncology Hematology Foundation, PO Box 385467, Bloomington, MN 55438. A Memorial Service will be held at First Universalist Church, 3400 Dupont Ave S. at 10:00 AM on Nov. 29th. A luncheon will follow at Golden Valley Country Club, 7001 Golden Valley Road. Washburn-McReavy, 952-920-3996

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Dr. Abe M. "Mike" Sborov

November 27, 2005

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Dr. Abe M. "Mike" Sborov

November 27, 2005

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