Obituary of Kathryn Kramer

None Kathryn Marlene Kramer Kathryn Kramer passed away December 3, 2011 at her home surrounded by family, after a long painful battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born December 30, 1946 in Tacoma, to Max and Lois Foster. She is preceded in death by her father, Max Foster. Kathryn was a strong woman. She loved nature in all its aspects, be it strolling along the beach, hiking mountain trails or kayaking in Puget Sound. Her favorite spot was sitting beside Ward, enjoying the view from their back yard. Love of family and friends was paramount to Kathryn. She loved to laugh and loved life to the fullest. Everyone was welcome in her home and always left well fed! Kathryn is survived by her loving husband, Ward, and their three sons, Charlie Walker III, Trever Walker, and Steve Kramer. Her mother, Lois Foster; her brother, Dan Foster (Lynne Pehl); sisters, Karen Evans and Karel Brumfield (Mark); sisters of the heart, Susie Foster, Sherry Munson, and Jennifer Wilson; and beloved in-laws, Ann and Walt Kramer, as well as four grandchildren; Kayla Rowball, Chandler Walker, Gavin Kramer and Oriah Walker. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 18, 2011, at 2pm at the Washington Hotel, 545 North Market Blvd in Chehalis, WA. Everyone is invited! If you wish to make a donation in-lieu of flowers and in memory of Kathryn please consider “Harmony Hill Retreat Center”, an organization dear to Kathryn’s heart. Harmony Hill Retreat Center 7362 E St Rt 106 Union WA 98592. Please record stories to share at the Celebration of Life and send by email to Ward Kramer, or bring them with you. We’ll compile these into a memory book for the family. Please sign the guestbook and leave condolences in the guestbook below