"We have such great memories of Ms. Kam cooking with Ruby in preschool. Kam had such a big heart and warm smile. This is so sad, she will be missed. "
In loving memory of
Kam Suzanne Cranor
June 17, 1972 - June 9, 2020
Kam Suzanne Cranor, 47 of Minnesota City, died unexpectedly on June 9, 2020.
Kam was born June 17, 1972 in Great Bend, Kansas to Lee and Jan (Thurlow) Scott. She graduated from Larned High School in Larned, Kansas. Following graduation, she moved to Colorado where she met David Cranor. They were married on November 28, 1992 in Gunnison, Colorado and soon started their family. They were blessed with four beautiful children - Jedidiah, Rebekah, Keagan and Kirsten who were truly her pride and joy. The family moved to Winona in August of 2003.
Kam worked at Riverway Learning Center as a Paraprofessional the last 14 years. She had a strong faith and was a member of Radiant Church.
Kam enjoyed baking, shopping, coffee, Christmas music and her flower gardens. She absolutely loved being a mom and was also a PROUD Military Mom-Army/Air Force. She was her children's biggest cheerleader - both at sporting events and life in general.
She is survived by her husband, David of Minnesota City; four children, Jedidiah of Winona, Rebekah of Denver, CO, Keagan of Fort Hood, TX and Kirsten of Minnesota City; mother, Jan (Lee) Wade of Stover, Missouri; and father, Lee Scott of La Crosse, Kansas; Uncle Larry & Aunt Patty Thurlow of Bogue, KS; Aunt Linda & Uncle Dale Fullen of Colorado Springs, CO; Uncle Terry Thurlow of Russell, KS; and Cousins: Jennifer Schmidtberger of Olathe, KS, Lance Thurlow of Pittsburgh, PA, Roger Thurlow of Fredonia, KS, Doug Fullen of Colorado Springs, Kari Hatton of Colorado Springs, CO, Wendy Walker of Hill City, KS, Ciara Thurlow of Blue Springs, MO, and Ben Owen of Hill City, KS.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ray & Margaret Thurlow, Raymond & Helen Scott and Uncle Roger Thurlow.
A Celebration of Kam's Life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Radiant Church with the Reverend Mac Threinen officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Guests are encouraged to maintain social distancing guidelines. Memorials are preferred to The Kam Cranor Memorial Scholarship Fund at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union.
Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Kam, sign her online guestbook and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tributes
"My condolences for the family. What sad news. Kam was a student of mine at Larned High School. She was a delight."
"It is with our deepest sympathy that we write this note of condolence to you, David, and the children. We remember Ken always smiling face, soft spoken words, and deliciously baked pies. We have lost an angel on earth. We pray for courage, strength, and peace as you go about coping with the absence of your wife and the kids mother. We love you."
"I was so sorry to hear the news of Kam passing. She always was so kind and friendly to me when ever we met in passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time."
"I can still remember being a first-year teacher at Cotter and sitting in the gym for my first ever parent/teacher conferences. I was feeling a little nervous and not 100% sure what to expect, when a little ways into the evening, Kam and David came to sit at my table. They were both so incredibly kind-- checking in on how I was doing and how my first year teaching was going, thanking me for my hard work, encouraging me to stick with it-- the list goes on. Ever since then, whenever I ran into Kam she always made the effort to say hello and make me feel so valued and appreciated as a teacher- even in years when I didn\'t have one of her kids in class. I am so grateful for Kam\'s incredible generosity of spirit, for the calming presence and kind words she unceasingly shared, even though she never needed to, and my heart breaks for this incredible loss to her family and to our community. To the Cranor Family-- I wish deeply that I was able to make it to the service today, but know that my thoughts are with your family and with Kam. --Katie Halvorson"
"I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers ??? for you all. "
"Dearest Kam, you were a truly beautiful person, inside and out. You had a smile for everyone. The love for David and your wonderful children was so evident anytime you talked about them or looked at them. Your gentle nature put everyone at ease. You will be missed by all that knew you. However, the blessing having you as our niece will live with us always. Rest in the arms of our Lord Jesus. Love you. Uncle Larry and Aunt Patty"
"We always enjoyed visiting with Kam and David at soccer games.while our kids played. Even when we had different schedules she always made it a point to visit and say hello. She was so sweet and so kind and I really enjoyed being around her.. Our deepest sympathy to David and family. May God\'s love surround you in the days ahead. "
"I had the privilege of caring/mentoring her kids, esp. her daughters at church in Winona several years ago, perhaps only a few times but I still remember her and her family well. They were all good kids. In fact I still have a homemade gift that Becca made for me. The last time I saw Kam was at Tyler Fegre\'s grad party last summer. (I grew up with Tanya and Dana.) I remember being so thrilled when I found out that Dana was working with Kam! Kam remembered me when I saw her that day at the party and we had a very brief conversation but she was so kind as always. My condolences to the family and friends of Kam. Her love for Jesus was so very apparent. Praying for comfort and peace during this tough time."
"Everyone deserved sprinkles, in Kam?s opinion. She loved family and food and a little bit of mischief. I will miss her dearly. "
"What a gentle, loving, giving soul! I can\'t help but think that when she was called home, she argued that it was not yet time, her children still needed her! Prayers for peace for all of the family, what a hole she leaves."
"KAM WAS A SWEET SOUL, LOVING AND KIND. SO SORRY TO THE FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD WRAP AROUND YOU IN LOVE AND PEACE AND BRING YOU COMFORT"
"Ms. Kam was one of the most kind, patient, smiley, peaceful ladies I?ve ever known. Just seeing her everyday at work really assured me that the day was going to start off great. She loved the students so much. She talked so much about her family, I will never forget the glow in her eyes when she was mentioning something about her sweet family. If a student said or did something we thought was cute, we would look at each other with hand over heart and she would say ?such a sweet potata?. I will forever remember her isms and probably will say them as I have before. She will be missed by so so many. Prayers for her sweet fam.
- Laura"
"Ms Kam was gentle, loving, patient, and kind, full of joy, peace, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control. She genuinely exhibited all of the fruits of the Spirit. She helped shape my daughter; we are so blessed to have been with her in Children\'s House at Riverway. In our early years, she helped this sad \"momma bear\" leave her crying daughter at school. We are so deeply saddened and are praying for her family and all of the staff and students at Riverway. I\'m not sure many people are missed as much as she will be. ... so sad ... so very sorry for your loss ... The world is diminished because she is gone, but it is a better place because she was here."
"Ms Kam was the sweetest and most genuine soul I have ever met. As a nervous mother bringing my 4 year old to school, I was always calmed by Ms Kam?s smile. Somehow her presence, her patient smile and her inner light just made you feel at ease. It was truly a gift to know her and to hear her talk of her children and her family with such pride. Our community will miss her tremendously. Thank you for sharing her light with us!"
"Take care of all the little\'s in Heaven, they will be blessed with your kind heart and caring nature. David and Kids I am so very sorry for your loss. "
"What a beautiful soul God gained in heaven! Kam, you always led by example with your caring heart on your sleeve. A quiet woman of God doing His work, raising a family and supporting all there is to go with the chaotic days of children. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dave and the family. Know she will walk with you wherever life leads you! Hugs, Colleen & Tom Peplinski (Cotter soccer/SMU Chartwell?s too)"
"Kam was not only a very sweet, kind and loving person but she was also a very giving woman of God. When my oldest son got married 11 years ago, I called on Kam to help me with the rehearsal and reception floral arrangements on the tables. We worked together collecting baskets and fresh flowers and at the end, they turned out beautifully and she did not want to take any payment. Kam was so precious! "
"Kam was a wonderful woman. She will be missed. Please know you are all in my prayers. Sandra Hohnstadt"
"Kam was a regular at the Starbucks in Winona where I used to work. She was always a wonderful guest and I loved taking to her whenever she came in. She really took interest in me and the team that I worked with. She will definitely be missed, heaven has gained a wonderful angel!"
"I used to work at Starbucks in Winona and Kam was a regular there, along with all of her family members. She was such a joy to see and to talk to, I always was excited to serve her because she was always so positive and bright and really cared about everyone, even asked me about my future endeavors. She will be greatly missed, heaven definitely gained an angel! "
"Cam was an absolutely beautiful person on the inside and outside. She the most genuine person I know. She will truest be missed My most sincere sympathies go out to Dave and all her children. My heart breaks for all of you. With love, Mandy Rusert "
"Loved her sweet nature and the love she had for Jesus. "
"Praying for you all."
"I am so heartbroken for the entire family. I was so happy to have Kam as a friend. We sat on the benches and fields together watching our kids. During these years I was fortunate to start a real friendship with Kam which included a lot of sharing, being 100% vulnerable and getting to know each other far beyond what I would have imagined. She was sweet, God loving and a true friend to so many. love you lady. Kim Trainor "