Jim Cram, 48, of Kennewick passed away Wednesday, Feb 15, 2006 at Kennewick General Hospital. Jim was born May 6, 1957 in Redmond, Oregon to Norman and Alice Cram. In 1958, his family moved to the Basin City area where they farmed for 7 years. When Jim was 8, his family moved to Finley. As a child, he loved animals and was active in 4-H. He raised beef and participated in the Benton-Franklin County Fair for many years. In 1977, he graduated from Riverview High School. He then attended CBC and worked as an apprentice diesel mechanic. In 1985, he moved to and worked in the Tacoma Area. In 2003, he moved back to the Tri-Cities and began driving for The Arc of Tri-Cities. Jim will always be remembered for his passion to help others. He touched many lives in many ways. He especially loved his job with The Arc of Tri-Cities as he felt he was helping others in the community. Jim was always eager to help his family and friends with mechanical problems on their vehicles. His greatest love and happiness was ?tinkering? on his truck. He is survived by his parents, Norman and Alice Cram; two brothers, Loren and wife Mary, and Dale and wife June; three sisters, Lois Susilla and husband Carlos, Judy Huels, and Nancy Hall and husband Dale. He also leaves behind nieces and nephews, Joe Susilla, Alicia and John Neal, Greg Cram, Travis Cram, Scott Cram, Tammy and Jeff Marshall, Jason and Betina Huels, Ben Hall and Lisa Hall. Other survivors include great nieces and great-nephews Bailey Cram, Josh Marshall, Justice Huels and Jasmine Huels. Job well done, my good and faithful friend, son and brother. We sill miss you! A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday February 21, 2006 at Mueller?s Chapel of the Falls Funeral Home, 314 W. 1st Avenue, Kennewick, WA.