Terry was born on May 25th to his parents Glenna and James Cramer (both deceased) in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, whom he married on September 1999. He joined the Army in 1973 shortly after graduation from high school He served his country for 20 years and retired from the Army in 1993 with the rank of SSG. He was extremely proud of his Jumpmaster rank in the 82 Airborne. He performed multiple jumps from various aircraft. He completed his army career as a Tactical Communication Chief.
After his retirement from the Army he worked in the HVAC field for several years in Spokane Washington. Then he found his dream job working on Seimers farm in the Spokane Valley, where he performed multiple tasks .He enjoyed interacting with the children who came to pick pumpkins or to enjoy the corn maze. He regularly made runs to BayView , Idaho to bring fruit and vegetables to his friends at the Lake. He made many wonderful friends at the farm. Terry enjoyed boating and RVing at Bayview ,Idaho. This was his vacation and weekend spot. Once again he made friends who became like family. He retired from the farm and moved to Val Vista Village in Mesa, Arizona in 2013. He enjoyed the many activities in the park and the many wonderful friends he made.
He is survived by his wife Tena, his daughter Tina Cramer, his son Kevin Cramer, his grandchildren -KayLee Brennan and Preston Hales, and their parents Lisa and Don Hales ,his stepdaughters Christy Cael (Cathie), Tamara Cael (John), his sister and brother-in-law April and Wayne Vanhamme and their three children- Heather (Sean), Joel(Lisa), Katie (Andrew) and their children. He is survived by his siblings: Jim Cramer, Tim Cramer, Kathy Whitcomb, Susie Churby, Glenn Cramer, Rick Cramer, Clifford Cramer, Bobby Cramer, Mary Jane , and Robin Cramer, He had 1 sister Penny McCord who has passed.
Terry had many wonderful friends and experience during his lifetime. His great smile and sense of humor will be missed by his family and friends. His remembrance service will be held on September 30th at 2 PM at the Mountain View Cemetery in Mesa Arizona. His final resting place will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
It’s hard to believe you are gone my best memories was you would come visit from Fort Bragg you used to put me top of the refrigerator you n Jim both did that and you would bring me a bunch of pennies to buy Penny candy.and you were the first person to teach me to drive.I Love You Your Baby Sis Mary Jane.
My sincere condolences to my brothers wife and kids he was a good father and a great brother
RIP Terry will be missed
Terry Lee may be gone but he will never be forgotten..He was my best friend and will always be in my heart.I think of him on a daily basis.We will all miss him dearly.He will always be my 82nd Airborne hero.sure whis l could be there for you Tena bit lbut cant we love you dearly be strong and hold your head high and show everyone how proud you were of that man.God bless.
Wayne Brant
Rip my dear old friend