Fredrick (Howard) Cramer passed away suddenly on November 10, 2006 at the age of 77 years lovingly surrounded by his family.
Howard was born July 21, 1929 in Penticton, BC. He was the first born of eight children to Archibald and Amelia Cramer. Howard met and married Lydia Funk on February 15, 1952. Their first child, Rob was born in Vancouver in 1954. In 1957 they moved to Ontario. Another son and a daughter were born once there.
Howard obtained his teaching degree in 1961. It was a profession that he thoroughly enjoyed for 33 years. In 1994 he and Lydia came back to Chilliwack, BC to live out their retirement years. Howard’s love for the Lord was evident in his daily walk.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife; Lydia, children; Rob (Kelly), Phil (April) and Lynette (Brian), seven grandchildren and one new great-grandchild in Ontario that he never got to see. He was loved by many relatives and friends.
A Celebration of his live was held on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at Chilliwack Alliance Church. Interment at Vedder View Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Chilliwack Chinese Alliance church, 8700 Young Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2P 4P4.