In memoriam

California CPA, May, 2008 by Steven E. Kramer

Steven Edward Kramer, born March 23, 1943, died Feb. 17. Kramer was born in San Diego and lived there almost all his life. He attended Crawford High School and San Diego State University (then San Diego State College), where he earned his accounting degree.

Kramer was a dedicated CalCPA supporter and volunteer at both the chapter and state levels. A regular attendee of the San Diego Chapter board meetings, he often provided a very different, but considered, viewpoint to the mainstream. He was highly involved in CalCPA's Insurance Committee, and worked for member benefits and valuable products for CPAs. He also did a great deal of volunteer work with KPBS, as he had a strong belief in the importance of public broadcasting.

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He is survived by his sisters, Phyllis Strauss and Linda Chisholm; brothers, Gerry, Stuart and Joel Kramer; mother, Jeanette Kramer; daughter, Suzanne Kramer; grandsons, Trevor and Jake; and many friends and colleagues. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Mama's Kitchen; 1875 Second Ave.; San Diego, CA 92101.