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Janice Barham Cramer
Janice Barham Cramer, a 14-year resident of Davis, died Oct. 18, 2002, following a brief battle with cancer. She was 87 years old.
Born Oct. 20, 1914, in Oakland, she grew up in Emeryville and Piedmont, graduating from Piedmont High School and UC Berkeley. At Cal, she was a talented philosophy major and was active in Gamma Phi Beta sorority.
She worked briefly at Wells Fargo Bank and then, in 1959, marriage Jerome P. Cramer. The couple settled in Berkeley where she gave birth to two sons. The family moved from Berkeley to Alamo in 1956. In 1988 she and Jerome moved to Davis. She devoted her life to her family and was a warm, loving wife and mother.
In her spare time, however, she returned to Cal and earned a master's degree in art. She was an imaginative and talented artist whose abstract oil paintings won several awards in juried shows in the East Bay. Due to changing fashions in the art world and the demands of family, she stopped painting after 10 successful years, an unfortunate and premature end to a promising career.
She shared her husband's love of hiking and skiing and the family enjoyed many wonderful adventures in the mountains. They were avid backpackers and devoted members of the Sierra Club. They also enjoyed many summers at the family cabin on the North Fork of the Feather River.
After the boys left home for college, the couple began traveling the world. They had fabulous trips to Italy, Northern Europe, Greece, East Africa, China and Japan as well as Alaska. They were deeply interested in world affairs and for many years they led Great Decisions discussion groups at Covell Gardens in Davis.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jerome Cramer. She is survived by her sister, Emma Callaghan of Chester; two sons, Randall Cramer and his wife Carol of Washington, D.C., and James Cramer and his wife Helen Roland of Davis; and three grandchildren, Christopher Cramer, Caryn Cramer and Rebecca Cramer.
In lieu of a funeral or memorial service, friends are asked to make donations to American Arthritis Foundation or to Loaves and Fishes in Sacramento.
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Jerome P. Cramer
Jerome Paul Cramer, a 12-year resident of Davis, died May 22, 2000, at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento following a brief battle with cancer. He was 89.
Born Oct. 3, 1910, in Paris, France, he and his family lived in Switzerland as refugees during World War I and immigrated to San Francisco in 1921. He was naturalized in 1931.
He attended Lowell High School and Stanford University, graduating in 1932 as a mechanical engineer. He worked as an engineer in private businesses for more than 20 years and lived in Berkeley, where in 1939 he marriage Janice Barham of Piedmont and started a family.
In the mid-1950s he began a new career as a research engineer at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, and the family moved to Alamo. Following retirement, he moved to Davis in 1988.
As an avid skier and hiker, he was very active in Sierra Club activities. He helped design and construct an extension to Clair Tappan Lodge and Peter Grubb and White Rock Lake Emergency Huts.
He was active in environmental planning in Contra Costa County and supported numerous environmental causes. He was also interested in international affairs and for many years led the Great Decisions discussion group for the Foreign Policy Association.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janice B. Cramer; two sons, Randall Cramer and his wife Carol of Washington, D.C., and James Cramer and his wife Helen Roland of Davis; three grandchildren, Christopher Cramer, Caryn Cramer and Rebecca Cramer; and nephews and niece, John Weir, Bob Weir and Wendy Weir.
In lieu of a funeral or memorial service, friends are asked to make donations to Union of Concerned Scientists, P.O. Box 9105, Cambridge, MA 02238-9105.
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Beecher Crampton
Beecher Crampton died in his Davis home Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, at age 84.
Born July 15, 1918, in Kankakee, Ill., Mr. Crampton was the son of the late Charles and Carrie Crampton. He moved to California in 1922.
He received his associate degree at Modesto Junior College in 1938, his bachelor of arts degree in 1941 and master of arts degree in 1951 at UC Berkeley.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945 during World War II.
He was in the nursery and gift store business from 1945 to 1949.
He began his long career in education at Reedley College in 1951 to 1952 then taught at UC Davis from 1952 to 1984 when he retired.
He was curator of the herbarium and taught agronomy and range science for 1952 to 1982, was a herbarium botanist, from 1952 to 1960, lecturer from 1960 to 1970, senior lecturer from 1970 to 1983 and professor in 1984, professor emeritus in 1984.
He received numerous awards during his career which include, Committee Arts and Lecturer (Flora of Sacramento Valley) in 1975, distinguished academic lecturer in 1979, in 1987 the UC Regents designated the Beecher Crampton Herbarium.
He was a member of Sigma Xi, the California Botanical Society, American Society of Range Management and was a long standing member of many committees associated with his work.
Mr. Crampton is survived by his wife, Veronica Crampton of Davis; daughters, Vivien Joan Crampton of Newcastle, Barbara Ann Thomen of Boulder Creek, and Rita Catherine Mary Crampton of Elk Grove; sons, Paul Beecher Crampton of Tracy, Gregory Stuart Crampton and Mark Anthony Crampton, both of Eugene, Ore.
Also surviving him are 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
A memorial Mass is scheduled at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, at St. James Catholic Church in Davis.
McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
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George Eldon Cranston
George Eldon Cranston, Dec. 28, 1924 - July 21, 2002. Eldon passed away peacefully and quietly in Mt. Shasta where he resided. His wife and family were all at his side. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Giguiere Cranston and their children, Jane Cranston Leonard, Barbara Cranston Ross and George Thomas Cranston and son- in- laws, Dr. Stephen Leonard and Michael D. Ross. He so loved his grandchildren, Stephen Leonard Jr., Nancy Leonard, Nathan Ross, Adam Ross, Christine Ross and Patrick Ross. Eldon was the brother of Dorothy Dorsey of Woodland and the Uncle of Gary Waldeck, Steve Waldeck, Connie Beard, Joan Waldeck and John Richard Waldeck. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Alice Giguiere Joens and niece Charl Lee Joens of Mt. Shasta.
Eldon was raised in Woodland and was the owner of Cranston Brothers until 1988. Eldon and Nancy moved to Mt. Shasta in 1989 where they have enjoyed their beautiful home, family and friends.
All who knew and loved him will cherish his incredible personality, sense of humor, generosity and his love of music, forever.
He was laid to rest at a private family ceremony.
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Gladys Charlene Crawford
Gladys Charlene Crawford died at her son's home on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006 at age 69.
Mrs. Crawford was born March 8, 1936 in Coalinga. He had been a resident of Yolo County for 13 years. She was raised in the Santa Maria area. She spent many years as a telephone company employee and later as a nurse's assistant. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and volunteer at Community Services.
Survivors include Mrs. Crawford's sons, Perry Crawford and his wife Denise of Woodland and David Crawford of Brigham City, Utah; and her grandchildren, Jennifer, Ashley and Samantha Crawford of Woodland and Kyle and Robert Crawford of Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Gene Crawford and her son, Robert Crawford.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 29 Elliot St., Woodland. A private family inurnment service will take place at a later date at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park. North Sacramento Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Hattie Irene Crawford
Hattie Irene Crawford died Feb. 21, 2006, of natural causes at the age of 92. A Dixon resident for 66 years, she was the city's Citizen of the Year in 1996.
A public viewing is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Carpenter's Funeral Home, 569 N. First St. in Dixon. A service begins at 1 p.m. Saturday at Dixon United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Cathy Morris officiating. Private family burial is on Monday at Dixon Cemetery.
Born Aug. 17, 1913, in Oil Trough, Ark., to Ed and Nova (Patterson) Palsey, she was raised in Arkansas and attended school in Pleasant Plains. She marriage Ray Everett Crawford Sr. in Fairfield and they spent their early marriage years in Vacaville before moving to Dixon in December of 1944. She lived in Dixon until March of 2005, when she moved to The Californian in Woodland. She lived at Sierra Healthcare Center in Davis at the time of her death.
She spent most of her life in the food service field. She was a well-known caterer, and over the years baked pies at the Milk Farm Restaurant, operated the restaurant at the Dixon Livestock Yard, catered meals for the weekly Rotary and Lions Club meetings, cooked for the Head Start Program, and catered weddings and many other events in Dixon. She became known for her famous lemon pies. She was asked at numerous fund-raisers to donate lemon pies to be auctioned off for up to $150. She won stacks of blue ribbons at the Dixon May Fair for her cooking.
She was one of Dixon's leading residents for more than 60 years. She was active in her church and in many community organizations, which led to her selection as Citizen of the Year in 1996. When she died, she was the longest-standing member of the Dixon Methodist Church. She served on the church board and other leadership positions. For years, she was head chef for the annual Harvest Dinner and Christmas Bazaar. She also chaired the annual church food booth at the May Fair for many years, as well as the church's entry in the flower garden booth. She was a founding member of the Wednesday Evening Circle, a Christian women's group.
Along with her late husband, Ray, she helped organize the local Moose Lodge and was its first senior regent. She received the highest award offered in a local chapter, the College of Regents Degree. She also received the Co-Worker of the Year Award from Mooseheart, Ill. She was also an active member of the Rebekah Lodge and served as Noble Grand and was a member of the Past Noble Grand Club. She was active in the Dixon Senior Citizens' organization, serving on its board of directors and advisory board for the city of Dixon. She cooked and delivered meals to Dixon seniors.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Everett Crawford Sr.; and two brothers, Bill and Tom Palsey.
She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Faye LeClair of Davis; Dr. Ray Jr. and Dianne Crawford of Klamath Falls, Ore.; Sam and Mary Crawford of Woodland; two sisters, Christine Klinge of Davis and Luella Guaydacan of Dixon; grandchildren and their spouses: Shelley and Chris Simas; Lance LeClair; Terri and Joe La Brie; Bret and Nikki Crawford; Ed and Katie Renick; Angie and Jake Hayes; Anna Renick; and 24 grandchildren: Caprice Clyde, Casey Clyde, Traci La Brie, Erinne La Brie, Tyler La Brie, Danielle La Brie, Austin Crawford, Mason Crawford, Tatijana Crawford, Henry Crawford, K.C. Morrow Jr., Holli Morrow, Bayli Morrow, Lyndsi Morrow, Ashley Morrow, Ryann Morrow, Brodie Crawford, Jonah Crawford, Graysen Crawford, Ginnoah Renick, O'Mallie Renick, Indianna Hayes, Finneas Hayes and Attikus Hayes; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dixon Methodist Church in her name.
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Gene Arthur Crawford
Gene Arthur Crawford died following an illness in her Woodland home with his family by his side Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at age 65.
Born Jan. 10, 1927, in Springfield, Mo., Mr. Crawford had been a Yolo County resident for eight years.
Mr. Crawford is survived by his wife of 38 years, Charlene Crawford; sons, David Crawford of Brigham City, Utah, Perry Crawford and wife Denise of Woodland; and grandchildren, Jennifer, Ashley and Samantha Crawford of Woodland and Kyle and Robert Crawford of Utah.
He was preceded in death by her son, Robert Crawford.
Cremation has taken place at his request.
Interment will be at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo at a later date.
A celebration of life will take place at his son's house on Saturday, Jan. 26.
The family requests memorials be directed to Kaiser Hospice in his behalf.
North Sacramento Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.
