Willis "Lee Roy" Cromer passed away Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at his Lewiston home. He was 82.
Roy was born July 7, 1935, in Lewiston, to Willis and Harriet Cromer. He graduated from Lapwai High School and attended Lewis-Clark State College. In 1952, Roy worked at Carpenter Sawmill on Webb Ridge and in Lewiston. He and Wilma Vigue were married Feb. 7, 1953, in Lewiston, and they shared almost 65 years together.
Roy enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving from 1954 until 1956. Upon his honorable discharge, he worked for Potlatch Forests Inc., from 1964 until his retirement 30 years later.
Roy loved the outdoors. He put great effort into growing his own hay summer after summer. As the fourth of seven brothers, he had great stories to tell of growing up on Webb Ridge. He worked hard his whole life and was always quick to help others at a moment's notice. He was the go-to guy for many. Roy spent countless hours riding his horses and loved every minute. He was a true cowboy, a man amongst men and the best grandpa ever.
Roy is survived by his wife, Wilma Cromer; son Brad Cromer; son-in-law Andy Schumacher; granddaughters Jessica Schumacher and Kara Cromer; great-grandchildren Brighton and Emery Schumacher, and William and Truley Cromer; and brothers Virgil and Oscar Cromer. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Teri Cromer, and brothers Carl, Charles, Mark and Russell Cromer.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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Doris & Earl
Blessing's and love to you Wilma and family...love Doris and Earl
Friday, January 19, 2018 1:19 PM
Rick Johns
I will miss my dear friend. Anything I can do to help please let me know Wilma
Friday, January 19, 2018 7:51 AM
Carol & Dick Gilman
Dear Wilma & Family, so very sorry to hear of the passing away of your beloved Roy, our thoughts & prayers to all.
Thursday, January 18, 2018 6:45 PM
Larry & Rhett Moore
Very sorry for the loss of Roy Cromer. My wife Rhett and I first met Roy and his wife Wilma walking of the dike many years ago when we both were walking our little dogs. I instantly took a liking to Roy and his warm personality. In Roy's work experience at Potlatch Corp. and his ranching background we soon found that we knew a lot of the same people. Over a period of time our friendships grew and we went from meeting when walking on the dike to going out to dinner once a month at BoJacks. This we did for several years. This ended up being the highlight of my month having dinner with Roy and Wilma. I enjoyed talking to Roy and hearing his many stories. I respected his opinion very much and we shared many of the same beliefs. We both read a far amount and often shared books that we had read. Roy was a man's man and I will miss talking to him very mush. I wish I had known him longer. God bless his soul and prayers for Wilma and her family as she makes adjustments. It was truly an honor to have known Roy and learn from his wisdom. Larry and Rhett Moore
Thursday, January 18, 2018 10:20 AM
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