James Edward Kramer

May 29, 1928 - October 26, 2017

James Edward Kramer

May 29, 1928 - October 26, 2017

Obituary

Jim was born to Jim Kramer Sr. & Margaret Wiediger-Kramer on 5/29/1928 near Scobey, MT. He was the eldest of 5 sons and loved his 4 “little brothers” and all his family deeply. He passed away suddenly last week at Costco, his favorite place to shop. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Criss, 3 of those brothers & their families, many nieces & nephews, 2 daughters, 9 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

He lived a rich, full life and had such a grateful spirit. His hero, next to his Lord & Savior, was Admiral Richard E. Byrd Jr., with whom he sailed to the South Pole in 1946 under mission “Operation HighJump”. Jim was the radar man on duty the night he and Admiral Byrd safely guided the USS Philippine Sea CV-47 through the icebergs in the Antarctic Sea.

A celebration of life with full military honors will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, at 12:00PM at Open Door Fellowship, 373 W. Pole Rd., Lynden WA.

Celebration Of Life

  • Date & Time: January 1, 1970 (12:00 AM)
  • Venue: Open Door Fellowship
  • Location: 373 W Pole Road Lynden, WA 98264 - (Get Directions)

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6 responses to James Edward Kramer

  1. Dear Criss, We are so sorry for your loss! Hugs and love from afar!Michele and Barry Warner

  2. Criss,I only knew Jim through you. Your wonderful posts about the sweet things he did for you or the loving grandfather pictures you posted. I know you were blessed with a marriage of 37 years to a man that you were proud of and loved deeply. I hope that all the good memories are helping you get through this time of grief.
    Hugs,
    Connie

  3. So many times over the years we would talk, he always asked about my children by name and about Roy. A kind man who cared about others. I always enjoyed the times we visited.

  4. Criss, I’m thinking of you all the time and can only imagine what you are going thru at this time. It seems the older we get the more I think of life without Harold. You seem to be lot stronger than I would be at this time. You are so lucky to have so many friends and family around to support you at this sad time. I have always told Harold I want us both to go at the same time as I don’t believe I could live without him. I know our time will come hopefully in a few more years, but as you know, you never know what tomorrow will bring.
    May you have peace knowing Jim is in a wonderful place and somewhere down the line you will see him again.

    Love Phyllis and Hal

  5. My very deepest condolences Cris. I truly am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be greatly missed. I hope your pain eases soon. Love you cousin, Terri

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