Shirley Ann Kramer, a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother passed away suddenly this week. Shirley was born in San Francisco, CA to Lowell and Helen Creighton in the summer of 1934. She spent her childhood growing up in San Francisco and graduated from Jefferson High School in Daly City in 1952. Shirley met the love of her life, Harry, in early 1956 and eventually married later that year on November 24th. Shirley had a career as a clerical staff for Pacific Bell for fifteen years before retiring.

Family was most important to Shirley as she loved them with all her heart. She was full of life and was truly the "backbone" of the family. She was very loving, supportive, nurturing and a forgiving strength and role model for her family. Shirley and Harry were married 59 wonderful years. They had many wonderful life experiences, including motorcycle backpack trips through several national parks, deep sea fishing trips and was Harry's Pin-tender on the golf course. She loved it! Together, they were avid 49er faithful fans holding season tickets for over 34 years including a Super Bowl trip. Harry and Shirley had three wonderful kids Jeffery, Glenn and Stacey. Shirley was their number one supporter in every activity and sport they did! Shirley loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren unconditionally. She kept score on each of them! Shirley was an accomplished knitter, creating beautiful sweaters and blankets for the many babies that crossed her path. Shirley, a beautiful soul, will be deeply, deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Shirley is survived by her loving husband Harry; children Jeffery (Lisa) Kramer, Glenn (Maureen) Kramer and Stacey (Sergio) Tonarelli; grandchildren Alexandra (Matt) Jacobs, Michael (Kristel) Kramer, Sydney (Adam) Nye, Steven (Breana) Kramer, Gina Tonarelli, and Kevin (Riley) Kramer; great grandchildren Avery Kramer, Hudson Jacobs, Grady Kramer and Grayson Kramer. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Lowell and Helen Creighton and brother Lowell Creighton.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 pm Friday Jan. 8, 2016 at Allen Mortuary in Turlock, CA. Please share your memories at www.allenmortuary.com

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Kramer

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11 Entries

January 5, 2017

Dear Shirley,

It has been a year now since your passing and a lot has been happening. You are now again a great grandmother twice over with both Crystel and Bre expecting this year.

We celebrated your life at Toscana's and ordered again your favorite Lemon Drop drink.

Harry is well and actually shook the dust off the old Santa costume and performed for the kids and also to other requests on Christmas Eve and Day to stay busy after church.

He also visited you at the cemetery on the 3rd as he does at beginning of every month.

Everyone is staying busy but we always stop to reflect and remember all the wonderful times we all had throughout the years.

Talk to you soon! :)

Your favorite Son-in-Law,

Sergio

July 2, 2016

Dear Shirley,

Happy Birthday yesterday and Harry went out to the National Cemetery to visit you and see your monument at the site.

We celebrated your birthday at Bistro and ordered your favorite Lemon Drop in your honor.

Tomorrow marks the 6 month anniversary of your passing and you are deeply missed.

Your favorite son-in-law,

Sergio

January 30, 2016

Dear Shirley,

It has been a month since your passing and took until now for me to put words down to reflect what you have meant to me.

Back in December Stacey and I celebrated 30 years from when we first met and from that day forward was welcomed into the family with open arms.

Celebrating our wedding day was special as you and Harry watched your daughter become my wife and looked forward to many family gatherings.

When Gina was born you were overjoyed with having your granddaughter with your mother and daughter for four generations together.

When I was diagnosed with cancer you were there to take care of me and Gina after the surgery while Stacey had to work.

It was hard for you to not be near your family and decision for you and Harry to move to Turlock made you so happy.

Going on trips and vacations was always a treat especially relaxing and enjoying the cocktail hour before dinner.

You were the glue of the family and I will miss you immensely by letting you know how you would have approved your Celebration of Life event listening to all six of your grandchildren share memories with all that were there.

In ending I want to thank you for all the wonderful times we shared and will always keep you in a special place in my heart.

Your favorite Son-in-Law,

Sergio

January 8, 2016

Harry and family,
We are so sorry for the sudden loss of a truly fine lady. Her genuine smile lit up a room. She will be missed. Sending prayers.
Marty and Chris Oertwig

January 8, 2016

We are so sorry for the sudden loss of a truly shining lady. Her genuine smile lit up a room. Sending prayers to you Harry and all of your family. Marty and Chris Oertwig

Patti and Doug Moore

January 7, 2016

Stacey, Doug and I are very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 7, 2016

So sorry for your loss.
Patti Soiseth

Rosie Horan

January 6, 2016

Harry,
Please accept my heartfelt thoughts and prayers on the passing of your beloved Shirley.

Wailan Woo

January 6, 2016

To Harry and his loving family.

My heart is heavy and broken with your loss, know that Shirley is now in the good hands of the lord.

My deepest condolences and well wishes to you. Take good care and god bless you all.

Wailan Woo and family.

January 6, 2016

Harry and Family, A shock but to paraphrase St Paul, "Shirley, has won the race." What great times we had with the Lucky 13, especially the last Reno trip and other significant areas. Promise of prayer. - Ed & Jan Cereghino

January 6, 2016

Harry and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
God Bless
Rowena d' Mar Shimun

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