Margaret Rose Cramer passed away, at her home, in Butte, on October 13, 2024, at the age of 72. Margaret was born on October 23, 1951, to Patrick Joseph and Mary Elizabeth (Kranitz) Gordon.
Margaret was raised in Butte. She attended catholic school growing up and then graduated from Butte High School. She married and had three children, Amanda, Angela, and Cory with their father Roland Martin. Margaret graduated from the Licensed Practical Nursing program from Butte Vo-Tech and became an LPN at St James Hospital. She was an LPN for several years. The final years of her working career she was a cashier for Town Pump.
Margaret was full of love for her whole family and life itself. Her children and husband, John Cramer, fondly remember how she supported them always, and that Margaret was the best mother and wife there could be. Margaret enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, camping, and road trips all over Montana. Every year since she married John they went to Virginia City to take an “old time” photo together for their anniversary. Margaret also played pool, playing in a pool league for more than 25 years. She cared deeply for her many pets she had over the years.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, Mary (Betty) and Patrick Gordon; and brothers, Patrick and E.J. Gordon.
Margaret is survived by her husband, John Cramer; children, Amanda Green, Angela Maher, and Cory Martin; grandchildren, Heaven Coleman, Jake and Haley Maher. Great grandchildren, Cooper, Maximus, Emrey, Ryan, Shea, Kabri, Steven, Step-children Amanda (Levi), Rennison Chance, Gee (EJ) and Samuel Gee; step-grand children Kenneth, Thea, and Harmony ; siblings, Dorothy (Bill) Snyder, Mary (Bob) Buck, Tina Gordon; nieces and nephews, Joe(&family), Craig, Leslie (and children) Cathy (and family), Beth (and family) Tammy, Tracy (and family); her best friend Missy McGee, whom she dearly loved; and her two pups, Roscoe and Pepper.
A Celebration of Margaret’s Life will be held on what would have been her 73rd birthday at 2pm, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Copper King Saloon, 1000 S. Montana St. in Butte.
Please visit below to offer the family condolences or to share a memory of Margaret.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Margaret and her family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 23, 2024
Copper King Saloon
1000 S Main St.
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 23, 2024
Copper King Saloon
1000 S Main St.
Butte, Montana 59701
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Terri Gallagher says
To all of Margarets family and friends, please except my condolences, i was so sad to hear of her passing.. may she fly high with the angels now! She was my gossip buddy and I always looked forward to hearing her stories!
Lynnie Navarro says
I am so sorry to hear about Margaret. She was a terrific person and loved by a lot of people. I have known her since high school. I played pool against her and with her for the last few years. She will definitely be missed. Prayers to all the family. Rest easy my friend.
Mary Ann Lopez says
Mandy ,I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. We shared some great memories in our teen years. Which we often talked about. Prayers for you and your family …Mary Ann L
Mandi says
Thank you to everyone for all the support. My mom was amazing. She was always so funny and had a soul of love. No matter what life threw at her she never let it get her down. She lived her life to the fullest and oh how was it full. Never a dull moment for her or anyone that she was around . Our family will greatly miss her always and she will always be with us in all our adventures going forward. We miss her dearly.