Delores Mae Luft (Balvin), known to her family as Dolly and to the community as Dee, joined her loved ones in Heaven on December 29, 2025.

Dee was born on September 7, 1942, near Tyndall, South Dakota, to Romain and Lillian (Varilek) Balvin. Dolly graduated from Alameda High School in 1960 and began her career with the Department of Defense Supply Department, working for the U.S. Navy.

Dee met and married Milton "Mick" Kramer while he was stationed in California with the Marines.  Upon Mick's discharge they joined the family logging business in New Meadows Idaho.  She and Mick eventually relocated to Colfax, Washington, where she worked for LeMasters and Daniels, Dr. Karam S. Dhillon, and ultimately retired from Whitman County. From 1976–1980, she and Mick owned and operated Boyer Park and Marina.

Dee was Married a second time to Bill Luft.  They lived in Colfax where they enjoyed camping, traveling and spending time with their children and grandchildren.  Upon retirement Dee became a "snowbird", splitting time between Arizona and Washington and Idaho.  Finally, Dee moved to Yuma, Az as a full-time resident.

An active community volunteer, Dee participated in the Lady Jaycees, Eagles, Moose Lodge, Ladies Investment Club, and Red Hat Society. Her willingness to serve and her friendly spirit made her a valued member of the community.

Dee was known for her kindness, intelligence, and deep devotion to her family. She took great pride in her children and found immense joy in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her warmth, steady presence, and sense of humor left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband's Milton "Mick" Kramer and Bill Luft; her parents; brothers Roger and his wife Marie and Richard and his wife Austa; grandsons Edwin Jr. and Andrew Cain; niece Cathy Miller (Balvin); and nephew Peter Balvin.

Dolly is survived by her children Ron Kramer and his wife Shanna, Lynn Kramer; brother Bernie and his Wife Edrhys; sister Denise Cole and her husband Bill; two nieces; seven nephews; 5 grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 A.M., January 21, 2026, at Colfax Cemetery, followed by a gathering at Eddys Chinese Restaurant in Colfax, WA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude's or to Boys Town.

Corbeill Funeral Homes in Colfax is caring for the family. On-line condolences may be made at www.corbeillfuneralhomes.com