Obituary of Ralph W. Cram

Ralph W Cram passed away at the age of 72 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, on July 26, 2018. He was born October 5, 1945 to Ralph and Mavis Cram, in Lewiston, Idaho.

After graduating from Mead High School in Spokane, Washington, in 1964, Ralph enlisted in the United States Navy, and was proud to serve his country during the Vietnam war on the USS Constellation.

After being honorably discharged from the Navy, Ralph continued his life of service by joining the Seattle Police Department, and later, the Port of Seattle Police Department, where he served as a police officer and a bomb squad technician. In 1997, Ralph was named Co-officer of the Year, by the Port of Seattle Police. He retired to Lake Havasu City in 2003, but remained an avid Seattle Seahawks fan. He was an active member of the Relics and Rods car club, the Elks, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mavis Cram, and is survived by his wife, Bette Nellis-Cram, his daughter, Jenifer (Ed) Strobeck, brothers Bruce (Linda) Cram and Clyde (Bonnie) Cram, grandchildren Alison, Collin, and Trevor, and his fur babies, Sherman, Chewy, Coco, and Puddy.

Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz-graze funeral home.com. To send a free card go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.