Stanley Cramer

Stanley Walter (Stan) Cramer, a man of great moral integrity and lover of the arts, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on July 19, 2016, among his children. An acclaimed fine artist and avid fisherman, Stan is survived by his four children, Reed (Lynn) Cramer of Idaho Falls, ID, Coleen (Keith) John of Denver, CO, Renae (Arden) Hill of Emmett, ID, and Karen (Glendon) Evans of Tremonton, UT, his seven siblings, Evan, Anita, Richard, Steve, Irene, Louis, and Irving, as well as 18 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn, his parents, and three sisters, Glenna, Sharon, and Alice Rae. Longtime resident of Ammon, Idaho, Stan was born February 7, 1928, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Walter Peter Cramer and Amy Elizabeth Rawle Cramer. Growing up during the depression years, he developed strong roots in Eastern Idaho, and a love for its landscapes and natural beauty. He attended schools in Ucon, Idaho, and upon completion, served in Japan aiding post World War II efforts for the United States Army. He subsequently served an honorable mission for the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Northern States Mission. After returning from his mission, he married his sweetheart, JoAnn Lloyd, March 23, 1951, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. A loving and loyal husband, they were happily married for 57 years until JoAnn’s passing in 2008. Their only separation was shortly after their marriage, when he was deployed to serve in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Upon completion of his military service, Stan studied illustration at the prestigious, formerly named Chouinard Art Institute, now CalArts, in Los Angeles, California. Upon graduation, Stan worked as an illustrator for Rocketdyne and Atomics International in Los Angeles, where he rendered illustrations for the space program. He and JoAnn welcomed four children to their family, and moved back to Idaho in 1969, where they raised Reed, Coleen, Renae, and Karen. Stan spent the remainder of his professional career as a commercial artist for Lehigh Design at the Idaho National Laboratory, overseeing the drafting department as an illustrator. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stan served in many callings, including as Bishop in their Simi Valley, California, ward, Bishop’s Counselor in Idaho, Gospel Doctrine teacher and as a member of the High Council. While serving on the Ammon Stake High Council he was instrumental in organizing Camp Cumorah in Bone, Idaho. Stan never turned down an opportunity to serve, and did so with a cheerful heart. Stan loved music, and was known only to exceed the speed limit while listening to particularly moving orchestral pieces by Mozart. He had a beautiful tenor voice and especially loved singing carols at Christmastime. Additionally, he enjoyed singing as a barbershop quartet with his brothers, whom he remained close to throughout his life. Stan was a loving father and grandfather who taught his children the value of honesty, service and appreciation of the world’s beauty. He could be found many a time, grandchild in lap, poring over a National Geographic magazine. A child walking into his art studio would be welcomed by the smell of freshly molded clay and turpentine and would be treated to a lesson in shadowing or oil paint placement. A western artist, Stan worked in all art mediums creating transporting seascapes and nature scenes of the West. His work is valued by many collectors. Stan’s art has touched many lives and his remarkable abilities will live on in legacy throughout generations to come. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Alliance Hospice for their expert end of life care. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at the Ammon LDS 1st Ward, 3000 Central Avenue. Services will be officiated by Bishop Alan Johnson. Prior to the service, the family will visit with friends there from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Procession to the Ammon Cemetery will immediately follow the services. Military Funeral Honors will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.

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