Obituary of Carol Ruth Kraff

Carol Ruth Erickson Kraff September 18, 1925 – December 21, 2012 The world did not end on 12/21/12; however life in this world ended for our beloved Mother and Granny. Carol was born in Mora, MN. Sister City of Mora , Sweden to Adeline Johnson and Carl Erickson. Both families were from Sweden . Carol was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Dennis Guck, and her three brothers, Adolph, Elmer and Verner Erickson. At the age of 87, after a year long battle with lung cancer Carol passed peacefully into the arms of our Savior with her beloved daughter and granddaughter at her side at her residence in Camas, WA. She is survived by her daughter, Lonnie DworaczykClem- Washougal , WA , granddaughters Erika Andrews, Camas, and Tammy Guck and Great Granddaughter, Skylar Arnold, Inver Grove Heights , MN . Also surviving are many beloved cousins in Mora, MN and extended family members of the Kraff family. Carol spent the first half of her working career in the meat industry. She worked for Swifts, Armours, Peter's Sausage and was a meat wrapper for Fred Meyers. The second half of her working career was at Pendleton Woolen Mills in Washougal, where she retired after 25 years. She loved her job at Pendleton. Carol enjoyed traveling throughout the States and trips abroad. She loved spending time with her many friends and time with her family. In her later years she enjoyed her annual Mother's Day weekend trips to Lincoln City and the Casino with her daughter and granddaughter. She had a love of all animals and her singing and playing her Martin Guitar will always be proudly remembered by her family. Services will be Thursday, December 27th at 1PM at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas, WA. Viewing will be at 10:00 AM preceding the service. Interment will follow at the Camas Cemetery . To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com. A special thanks to the loving care provided by her Granddaughter, Erika Andrews with the assistance of Community Home Hospice.