Allen Cramer

Allen Wade Cramer, 43, of Toledo, OR, died after a long battle with cancer on July 5th in his home. He was born February 6, 1968 to Walter and Isola Cramer in Bremerton, WA and was raised in Port Orchard, WA. Allen graduated from South Kitsap High School and then served 7 years with the United States Marine Corps. He later continued his education to become a marine biologist, graduating from Western Washington University. After graduation, Allen started working on board fishing vessels as a groundfish observer, an area in which he would continue to work for the next 13 years. He met his wife, Jennifer, while working together out of Dutch Harbor. They were married in 2004 in Newport, OR, where they created a life filled with family and friends. Allen had many interests and a love of knowledge. He was a loving and dedicated husband and father. He enjoyed the outdoors with his family while camping, hiking or surfing. He loved to laugh and could often be found singing his heart out. He will always be remembered for his loving manner, his sense of humor, and his incredible generosity. Allen is preceded in death by his father, Walter N. Cramer. He is survived by his mother, Isola; his wife Jennifer; his children, Amanda, Aidan and Taryn; sisters LaRae, Elmira, Kathleen; and brothers, Walter, Charles, and Steven. He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. Memorial Services will be held at Haven of Rest Chapel on July 15, 2011 2:00 pm with a reception to follow in the funeral home located at 8503 Hwy 16, Gig Harbor, WA 98332. Local services will be planned at a later date. Arrangements will be made by Bateman Funeral Home in Newport. To sign Allen's online guest book with a favorite story or condolences, please visit www.havenrest.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Allen Cramer Memorial Fund at any West Coast Bank branch.