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Dorothy Cramer Obituary

Cramer, Dorothy (nee Coile) Tuesday April 2, 2013. Beloved wife of Charles L. Cramer for 66 years; cherished mother of Jeff (Kitty), Mary (Doc) Whitener, Martha (Don) Schiffman and Ann Cramer; adored grandmother of the late Shannon, Elizabeth, Charles, Brian, Sarah, Katharine and Ryan and great grandmother of five; dear sisterin-law, aunt and friend to many. Dorothy grew up in Maryville, MO. She attended St. Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester, MN and had a long career as a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Kirkwood. For decades she devoted her time and energy to Webster Groves Christian Church where she was recently honored as Elder Emeritus. Her passions included: volunteer work, including Girl Scouts, and cats. If you were lucky enough to have been one of Dorothy's precious cats, you lived like royalty. Services: Funeral Saturday, April 6, 1 PM at Webster Groves Christian Church, 1320 West Lockwood Ave. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Humane Society of Missouri or Webster Groves Christian Church. Visitation at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, Friday 4-8 PM. www.boppchapel.com

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 3, 2013.

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Kathleen Case

April 15, 2013

What a wonderful nurse Dorothy was! She was my mentor, as a new graduate nurse at St. Joseph Hospital of Kirkwood, and her patience and willingness to teach meant the world to me. She was invariably calm and gracious in the most trying and difficult situations, and had a great sense of humor after everything calmed down. I was truly blessed to work with Dorothy. I am sorry to learn of the passing of this wonderful woman. My sympathies are with her family.

Diane Dress Miller

April 8, 2013

The entire Dress family was so lucky to have the Cramer family as our neighbors, and our mother, Jeanne, was especially lucky to have Dorothy as her good friend. They were almost like sisters. I will never forget their grape jelly making experience, or the sound of one of them saying to the other, "Mayday! Mayday!" Dorothy was a wonderful and warm person. We all were lucky to know her. My sincere sympathy to your entire family.

Gregg Dress

April 5, 2013

As 'youngsters' we had neighborhood friends - great for us. My mother, Jeanne, had Dorothy: they supported, shared, and continue to love each other so very much. During depths or heights, they blessed each other in so many ways. I give thanks for their abiding friendship for each other. It continues...

Ginny Gilbert

April 5, 2013

Dear Jeff and kitty. Sorry to hear about your mothers death. My mother spoke highly of her and enjoyed their friendship . Peace be with you.

Kathleen Bannes

April 4, 2013

Dorothy & Chuck were the best "pretend Grandparents" that Nora and Hope could ever have. What an incredible example of love, grace and kindness! Our hearts go out to all of the Cramer Family, especially you Chuck.
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord...
The Bannes Family

April 4, 2013

Thank you, Dorothy, for giving our mother, Jeanne Dress, so many fun and happy memories! You will be missed by so many.

Hank & Jane Martin

April 4, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Chuck and family. Dorothy gave all of us an example of how to live for Christ and love other people. We thank God for her faith and leadership.

Karen Dress

April 4, 2013

So many happy memories of Dorothy and all the Cramers from the Omaha days. What a warm, wonderful person, and so loved by so many.

Jerry and Mona Higginbotham

April 3, 2013

Condolences and best wishes to the Cramer family.

Chuck Rodgers

April 3, 2013

To Chuck and family my deepest sympathy our friend ship goes back almost 60 years

Bill & Jane Herman

April 3, 2013

What a classy and caring lady. She was an inspiration to us all in St. Louis Blue Goose. Our sympathies to Chuck and his family.

Cynthia Cramer-Metzger

April 3, 2013

So many memories live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew you and loved you.
My love to you all,
Cynthia

Linda & Jerry Medlock

April 3, 2013

We extend our deepest sympathy to the Cramer family on the loss of Dorothy.

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