Ruby Cramer Obituary

Ruby Boyd Cramer
December 4, 1928 - April 2, 2025
Longtime Ontario resident Ruby Boyd Cramer died peacefully in the arms of her husband, John on April 2, 2025 at their home, Karcher Estates in Nampa, ID. She was 96 years old at the time of her passing.
Ruby was born Ruby Alice Feltar and grew up in Yakima, WA, the daughter of Grace and James Feltar. She graduated from NNC in 1948 with a degree in Music, then received her teaching credentials from the University of Idaho in 1950. It was there she met and married Harry Boyd, her husband of 66 years until his death in 2018. Harry and Ruby were educators for over 35 years, primarily in Ontario. Ruby spent many of these years as the Jr. High Choral music teacher.
Harry and Ruby raised three children Judy, Mike and Bob Boyd, all of them graduating from Ontario High School. Ruby was extremely proud of and doted on her three children, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Ruby was a "force of nature", one that could always be counted on to get things done. Her children always knew how much they were loved. Her students never thought to cross her and all her choirs were superb performers. A 50 year member of PEO, she also was highly involved in Ontario's Community Concert series. A long time member of the Ontario United Methodist Church, Ruby served often as the choir director and/or pianist. She was an excellent and passionate duplicate bridge player, usually pairing with her friend of 65 years, Marolyn Poole. Ruby played bridge up until the last week of her life.
After Harry passed in 2018, Ruby reconnected with John Cramer, her NNC classmate, fellow Ontario teacher, RV travel buddy, and occasional bridge partner. They were married in 2019, living together in Nampa, ID until her death.
A graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery in Ontario will occur April 26, 2025 at 2 p.m. A larger memorial service to honor Ruby's life, will be held Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Franklin Community Church, 8499 Hwy 20-26, Nampa, ID. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be directed to the J.A. Feltar Scholarship Fund at Northwest Nazarene University.