Henry Deforrest CRAM

CRAM, Henry Deforrest July 2, 1927 - July 19, 2013 Henry D. "Hank" Cram, 86, died July 19, 2013 in his native Spokane. Born July 2, 1927 to Henry and Bonnie Cram, he graduated from Rogers High School in 1945. He spent time in the Marines during WWII and the Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company from 1947 until his retirement in 1983. He was a leader in Information Technology development for the company. Hank was an avid fisherman and golfer. After retirement, he and his wife moved to Sequim WA where he also collected and restored antique cars. He was a kind, generous man who lived his life with integrity and tremendous compassion for others. His friends describe him as a true gentleman, loving his family above all else. He is survived by his wife Suzi, children Dave (Joan) Cram of Vancouver WA, Chuck Cram of Rossland BC, and Kerri (Paul) Rodkey of Spokane, brother Roger (Donna) Glanville of Spokane, nephew Wayne Cram of LaPine OR, eight grandchildren and two great-grand- children. His brother Harold "Todd" Cram preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), 100 W Harrison, Suite N500, Seattle WA 98119 (www.casaforchildren.org). A memorial service will be held at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2607 S. Ray, Spokane, WA 99223, on Sunday, July 28 at 1:00 pm. COMMUNITY CREMATION & FUNERAL, SPOKANE, WA