Louise Anderson Crandall

Louise Anderson Crandall Lansing Long-time Lansing resident and Michigan State alum Louise A. Crandall passed away June 21, 2010, after a short illness. Louise was born December 30, 1925, near Le Roy, KS, the daughter of Lewie E. Crandall and Maude Strang Anderson Crandall. She was raised on the Crandall Ranch, and was a graduate of Burlington (KS) High School. Louise moved to Lansing in 1946, and graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in accounting in 1952. After graduation Louise was employed by Michigan State for 42 years, first for a few years in MSU's 'Dairy Plant' then transferring to the university's payroll department until her retirement in 1994. Louise was Spartan 'green' long before today's popular movement as she was an avid lifelong supporter and fan of Michigan State activities including basketball, football, the MSU alumni association, and most enjoyed Rebounders booster club along with the games. Other notable activities included Order of the Eastern Star (Kansas) and especially the Lansing Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. Louise will be interred at Crandall Cemetery, Le Roy, KS in a family ceremony. She is survived by niece Maryalyce Reed Jenkins, husband Steve, and family, Wellington, New Zealand; and nephews Mark Crandall Reed and wife Mary, Wichita, KS; Kerry Trostle and wife Jerilee and family, Le Roy, KS; and Calvin Trostle and wife Beth and family, Lubbock, TX. The family invites memorials in Louise's honor be designated to the Maude Anderson Crandall Cancer Research & Educ. Fund, KSU Foundation, 2323 Anderson Ave., Suite 500, Manhattan, KS 66502-2911. The family gratefully acknowledges the friendship and support of numerous friends in the Lansing area, especially during her recent illness.