Michael 'Tony' Kramer, 47

Michael “Tony” Kramer, 47, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2008, at the First Christian Church in Sandpoint with Pastor Tony Nelson officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2008, at the Lakeview Funeral Home.

Mike was born on April 13, 1960, in Spokane, Wash., the son of Margaret and Donald Kramer. He grew up in Sandpoint and graduated from Sandpoint High School.

He worked in the Lumber Industry for 25 years; Pack River Lumber Co., WI Forest Products, Louisiana Pacific, Riley Creek and JD Lumber Co. He later worked for Litehouse Dressing.

Mike was an avid snow skier, water skier and also enjoyed snowmobiling. He was well known for having long blonde hair and high-lift pickups.

He was a member of The First Christian Church and had a great love for God. His personality and compassion has touched the hearts and lives of so many people and he will truly be missed. He will live on with us in remembrance of the many good times we have shared with him.

Survivors include his sons, Nick Douglas and Brandon Kramer; a daughter, Amanda Kramer; a brother, Brian (Cindy) Kramer; a grandchild, Kyauna Douglas, and two more grandchildren on the way. Seven nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Margaret and Don Kramer.

Memorials may be made to Bonner Community Hospice, P.O.Box 1448, Sandpoint, or Community Cancer Services, P.O.Box 2213, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements.

Please visit Mike's memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his online guest book.