Koyle Thomas Cram, 78, of Springville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, due to an ongoing pulmonary disease contracted in his early thirties, which led to heart failure.
He was born August 10, 1934, in Kanab, Utah, to Reed and Genevieve Cram.
Growing up in the Cram household was not easy. Koyle lost his mother at the tender age of seven, due to complications of childbirth, and was raised by his father as well as older siblings and extended family. As a young man, he worked at the dry cleaner, and at the Perry Lodge shining shoes for the Hollywood stars, which were in town filming old westerns. He spent many an hour hunting in the red and pink ledges of Southern Utah. He began hunting as a necessity, and over time learned to love the sport, oftentimes bagging some of Utah's biggest bucks. He thoroughly enjoyed the mountains, and all it encompassed. Hiking, fishing, and back-packing in the High Uinta Mountains were among some of his most cherished memories. On any given trip, you could find him there alone or accompanied by his family, friends, or scouts. He was an adventure driven man, and passed those traits onto his 5 children and grandchildren. As his health declined in later years and was unable to enjoy the mountains in person, he turned to books, movies, and magazines to satisfy his need for a mountain climb. He has climbed Mt. Everest in his mind a million times over. Not a day went by that you wouldn't find him settled into the small entry couch reading one of his many mountain books, or having a nap.
Koyle was a teacher, always teaching what he knew to others, which naturally led him to be a very accomplished and respected Scout Master in the scouting program. He influenced and taught many young men to develop a respect and a love for the outdoors as he did.
At age 19, he chose to serve his country, at a time of inevitable draft, in the Korean War. He was stationed in central Japan, with an engineering group. While there, he received training to become a heavy-duty diesel mechanic. He developed a great love for the Japanese way of life; he found their respect for one another to be very admirable. He returned after 2 years of service, in 1956. Upon returning home he married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Lamb, and together they were blessed with 5 children.
Koyle completed 2 years of college in 1959, in machining. His life's work included being a Journeyman Machinist, all-position's welder, and general contractor. Folks that knew him well considered him to be "a jack of all trades and a master of most." The precision required of a machinist gave him the skills needed to become a master woodworker. He was very particular about the wood he would use, going as far as to scout and harvest Walnut trees around town. He was very generous with his talents, and was often found working on projects with little or no pay. Koyle adored his granddaughters, and had a special relationship with each of them. As a graduation gift, he built each one, a one-of-a-kind walnut cedar chest. He mentored his grandsons in woodworking, and helped finish more than one unfinished shop project.
Koyle was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn; 4 children, Lynette 54 (Bill) Sharpe of Bedford, Wy., Stanley 49 (Kim) of Riverton, Ut., Susan 50 (Michael) Thompson of Draper, Ut., Kenneth 43 (April) of Bedford, Wy. 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Koyle is preceded in death by his son Dean (Melissa Cram Gail 53).
Services to honor Koyle will be held Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at 11a.m., Springville Third Ward, 355 East Center Street. A viewing will be held that same day, from 9:00-10:45 a.m. in the Relief Society room. There will be no viewing the night before, but friends and family may visit Monday evening from 6-8 p.m., at the Cram home, 87 South 200 East, Springville.
Interment will be at the Utah Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors.
He was born August 10, 1934, in Kanab, Utah, to Reed and Genevieve Cram.
Growing up in the Cram household was not easy. Koyle lost his mother at the tender age of seven, due to complications of childbirth, and was raised by his father as well as older siblings and extended family. As a young man, he worked at the dry cleaner, and at the Perry Lodge shining shoes for the Hollywood stars, which were in town filming old westerns. He spent many an hour hunting in the red and pink ledges of Southern Utah. He began hunting as a necessity, and over time learned to love the sport, oftentimes bagging some of Utah's biggest bucks. He thoroughly enjoyed the mountains, and all it encompassed. Hiking, fishing, and back-packing in the High Uinta Mountains were among some of his most cherished memories. On any given trip, you could find him there alone or accompanied by his family, friends, or scouts. He was an adventure driven man, and passed those traits onto his 5 children and grandchildren. As his health declined in later years and was unable to enjoy the mountains in person, he turned to books, movies, and magazines to satisfy his need for a mountain climb. He has climbed Mt. Everest in his mind a million times over. Not a day went by that you wouldn't find him settled into the small entry couch reading one of his many mountain books, or having a nap.
Koyle was a teacher, always teaching what he knew to others, which naturally led him to be a very accomplished and respected Scout Master in the scouting program. He influenced and taught many young men to develop a respect and a love for the outdoors as he did.
At age 19, he chose to serve his country, at a time of inevitable draft, in the Korean War. He was stationed in central Japan, with an engineering group. While there, he received training to become a heavy-duty diesel mechanic. He developed a great love for the Japanese way of life; he found their respect for one another to be very admirable. He returned after 2 years of service, in 1956. Upon returning home he married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Lamb, and together they were blessed with 5 children.
Koyle completed 2 years of college in 1959, in machining. His life's work included being a Journeyman Machinist, all-position's welder, and general contractor. Folks that knew him well considered him to be "a jack of all trades and a master of most." The precision required of a machinist gave him the skills needed to become a master woodworker. He was very particular about the wood he would use, going as far as to scout and harvest Walnut trees around town. He was very generous with his talents, and was often found working on projects with little or no pay. Koyle adored his granddaughters, and had a special relationship with each of them. As a graduation gift, he built each one, a one-of-a-kind walnut cedar chest. He mentored his grandsons in woodworking, and helped finish more than one unfinished shop project.
Koyle was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn; 4 children, Lynette 54 (Bill) Sharpe of Bedford, Wy., Stanley 49 (Kim) of Riverton, Ut., Susan 50 (Michael) Thompson of Draper, Ut., Kenneth 43 (April) of Bedford, Wy. 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Koyle is preceded in death by his son Dean (Melissa Cram Gail 53).
Services to honor Koyle will be held Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at 11a.m., Springville Third Ward, 355 East Center Street. A viewing will be held that same day, from 9:00-10:45 a.m. in the Relief Society room. There will be no viewing the night before, but friends and family may visit Monday evening from 6-8 p.m., at the Cram home, 87 South 200 East, Springville.
Interment will be at the Utah Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors.
Koyle Thomas Cram, 78, of Springville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, due to an ongoing pulmonary disease contracted in his early thirties, which led to heart failure.
He was born August 10, 1934, in Kanab, Utah, to Reed and Genevieve Cram.
Growing up in the Cram household was not easy. Koyle lost his mother at the tender age of seven, due to complications of childbirth, and was raised by his father as well as older siblings and extended family. As a young man, he worked at the dry cleaner, and at the Perry Lodge shining shoes for the Hollywood stars, which were in town filming old westerns. He spent many an hour hunting in the red and pink ledges of Southern Utah. He began hunting as a necessity, and over time learned to love the sport, oftentimes bagging some of Utah's biggest bucks. He thoroughly enjoyed the mountains, and all it encompassed. Hiking, fishing, and back-packing in the High Uinta Mountains were among some of his most cherished memories. On any given trip, you could find him there alone or accompanied by his family, friends, or scouts. He was an adventure driven man, and passed those traits onto his 5 children and grandchildren. As his health declined in later years and was unable to enjoy the mountains in person, he turned to books, movies, and magazines to satisfy his need for a mountain climb. He has climbed Mt. Everest in his mind a million times over. Not a day went by that you wouldn't find him settled into the small entry couch reading one of his many mountain books, or having a nap.
Koyle was a teacher, always teaching what he knew to others, which naturally led him to be a very accomplished and respected Scout Master in the scouting program. He influenced and taught many young men to develop a respect and a love for the outdoors as he did.
At age 19, he chose to serve his country, at a time of inevitable draft, in the Korean War. He was stationed in central Japan, with an engineering group. While there, he received training to become a heavy-duty diesel mechanic. He developed a great love for the Japanese way of life; he found their respect for one another to be very admirable. He returned after 2 years of service, in 1956. Upon returning home he married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Lamb, and together they were blessed with 5 children.
Koyle completed 2 years of college in 1959, in machining. His life's work included being a Journeyman Machinist, all-position's welder, and general contractor. Folks that knew him well considered him to be "a jack of all trades and a master of most." The precision required of a machinist gave him the skills needed to become a master woodworker. He was very particular about the wood he would use, going as far as to scout and harvest Walnut trees around town. He was very generous with his talents, and was often found working on projects with little or no pay. Koyle adored his granddaughters, and had a special relationship with each of them. As a graduation gift, he built each one, a one-of-a-kind walnut cedar chest. He mentored his grandsons in woodworking, and helped finish more than one unfinished shop project.
Koyle was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn; 4 children, Lynette 54 (Bill) Sharpe of Bedford, Wy., Stanley 49 (Kim) of Riverton, Ut., Susan 50 (Michael) Thompson of Draper, Ut., Kenneth 43 (April) of Bedford, Wy. 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Koyle is preceded in death by his son Dean (Melissa Cram Gail 53).
Services to honor Koyle will be held Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at 11a.m., Springville Third Ward, 355 East Center Street. A viewing will be held that same day, from 9:00-10:45 a.m. in the Relief Society room. There will be no viewing the night before, but friends and family may visit Monday evening from 6-8 p.m., at the Cram home, 87 South 200 East, Springville.
Interment will be at the Utah Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors.
He was born August 10, 1934, in Kanab, Utah, to Reed and Genevieve Cram.
Growing up in the Cram household was not easy. Koyle lost his mother at the tender age of seven, due to complications of childbirth, and was raised by his father as well as older siblings and extended family. As a young man, he worked at the dry cleaner, and at the Perry Lodge shining shoes for the Hollywood stars, which were in town filming old westerns. He spent many an hour hunting in the red and pink ledges of Southern Utah. He began hunting as a necessity, and over time learned to love the sport, oftentimes bagging some of Utah's biggest bucks. He thoroughly enjoyed the mountains, and all it encompassed. Hiking, fishing, and back-packing in the High Uinta Mountains were among some of his most cherished memories. On any given trip, you could find him there alone or accompanied by his family, friends, or scouts. He was an adventure driven man, and passed those traits onto his 5 children and grandchildren. As his health declined in later years and was unable to enjoy the mountains in person, he turned to books, movies, and magazines to satisfy his need for a mountain climb. He has climbed Mt. Everest in his mind a million times over. Not a day went by that you wouldn't find him settled into the small entry couch reading one of his many mountain books, or having a nap.
Koyle was a teacher, always teaching what he knew to others, which naturally led him to be a very accomplished and respected Scout Master in the scouting program. He influenced and taught many young men to develop a respect and a love for the outdoors as he did.
At age 19, he chose to serve his country, at a time of inevitable draft, in the Korean War. He was stationed in central Japan, with an engineering group. While there, he received training to become a heavy-duty diesel mechanic. He developed a great love for the Japanese way of life; he found their respect for one another to be very admirable. He returned after 2 years of service, in 1956. Upon returning home he married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Lamb, and together they were blessed with 5 children.
Koyle completed 2 years of college in 1959, in machining. His life's work included being a Journeyman Machinist, all-position's welder, and general contractor. Folks that knew him well considered him to be "a jack of all trades and a master of most." The precision required of a machinist gave him the skills needed to become a master woodworker. He was very particular about the wood he would use, going as far as to scout and harvest Walnut trees around town. He was very generous with his talents, and was often found working on projects with little or no pay. Koyle adored his granddaughters, and had a special relationship with each of them. As a graduation gift, he built each one, a one-of-a-kind walnut cedar chest. He mentored his grandsons in woodworking, and helped finish more than one unfinished shop project.
Koyle was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn; 4 children, Lynette 54 (Bill) Sharpe of Bedford, Wy., Stanley 49 (Kim) of Riverton, Ut., Susan 50 (Michael) Thompson of Draper, Ut., Kenneth 43 (April) of Bedford, Wy. 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Koyle is preceded in death by his son Dean (Melissa Cram Gail 53).
Services to honor Koyle will be held Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at 11a.m., Springville Third Ward, 355 East Center Street. A viewing will be held that same day, from 9:00-10:45 a.m. in the Relief Society room. There will be no viewing the night before, but friends and family may visit Monday evening from 6-8 p.m., at the Cram home, 87 South 200 East, Springville.
Interment will be at the Utah Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors.
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