Cor Kramer

1935 - 2021

 Cornelis “Cor” Kramer passed away peacefully at the Bow Island Health Centre surrounded by the love of his life, Clara, and his four children on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the age of 86 years. 

 The world lost a bit of its humour and gentleness when our much loved husband and father was taken unexpectedly by a devastating stroke.

 Cor was born in Waarland, Netherlands on August 12, 1935. He worked on the family farm in Holland until they immigrated to Canada in 1954. Cor quickly settled into farm life in Lethbridge and area working with his dad and brothers while earning his welding certification. At age twenty seven he moved to Woodstock, Ontario to start welding. Shortly after, he met Clara van der Meer, who became his beloved wife of 58 years. His son and daughter, Jack and Wendy soon arrived, after which Cor moved his family back to Alberta to farm in Raymond. The birth of two more daughters, Judy and Tricia followed.

 In 1985 Cor bought land in Bow Island and farmed until he retired in 1996. Then he and Clara started the good life, where Cor greatly enjoyed golfing, wood turning, playing pool, making wine, gardening, and travelling. Cor loved to spend time laughing and visiting with friends and his large extended family, including his brothers and sisters: Jack, Ann (Dick), Marie (Dirk), Truce (Cor Appel), Hank (Henny), Sam (Effie), Tina (Dick), John (Wiena), Pete (Lavone), Elly (Harm) and Tony (Margaret). He was predeceased by his parents Simon and Marie, and his siblings Jack, Marie, Hank, Sam and Tina; and his in-laws: Dick, Dirk, Cor Appel, Henny, Effie and Harm.

 He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Clara, and children: Jack Kramer (Nicola Quigley), Wendy Hilsendeger (Steve), Judy Helfrich (Mike) and Tricia Kramer (Malcolm Matthews); his grandchildren: LeAnna, Nikki, Emily, Tyler, Luke, Conor and Tabby; and great grandchildren Kaidence, Bentley and Tanner; along with Christine, Hailey, Graham, Walker and Mavrik, who he considered his own grandchildren.

 Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

 The funeral service was held at Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. with Life Celebrant, Shelly Dawn Bassett officiating. A private committal service was held at the Bow Island Cemetery. 

 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Cor’s name may be made directly to Bow Island and District Health Foundation, Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.