In Memory

Sue Cramer (Emdin) - Class Of 1961

We have just heard from Bill Cadwallader of the passing of Sue Cramer Emdin in Vero Beach, FL, in 2019.  Below is her obituary in the Grand Rapids Press.

 

Emdin, Susan Elaine 7/27/1943 - 2/10/2019 Grand Rapids, Michigan

Susan Elaine Emdin (Sue) of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Sue was born in Elkhart, Indiana on July 27, 1943. She graduated from Rocky River High School in Ohio. She attended Michigan State University and graduated with a degree in Physical Education. At Michigan State she met her husband, Ben. They were married on graduation day and were together for 53 years. Sue taught high school physical education at Northview and Forest Hills and spent many years as a buyer at Emdin's Childrens Department Store and East Hills Athletic Club. She was an avid tennis player, gardener, reader, and loved a good movie. Her love for pets was shown by her ongoing commitment to the Kent County and Indian River Humane Societies as well as the H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue. Preceded in death by her father Herbert Cramer, her mother MaryJoanne Ware, and her stepfather James Ware. Survived by her husband Ben, her children David, Sarah (Tom), James, and Jae, her four grandchildren Ben, Peter, Will, & Elaine. In addition, she is survived by her brothers and sister (Mike Cramer(Sally), Mary Davis, Phillip Cramer(Cheryl)); and, loyal companions, Cinder and Raindrop. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue in Vero Beach, FL at www.halorescuefl.org. Sue was happiest reading a good book (3-5 books per week), playing tennis, sharing meals with friends and family, working in the garden, and spending time with her kids and grandkids. She had boundless energy and an infectious laugh. Our wife, mom, grandma, and friend Will Be Forever Missed!

Published by Grand Rapids Press from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2019.