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Nov 24, 1930 - Mar 6, 2015
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Crandall. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
Bob
March 21, 2015 | Grandview, MO
So sorry for your loss. I worked with David years ago and my late husband Dick also worked with Claude in the funeral business. Claude always had a smile on his face and so sweet. You all are in my prayers.
Joyce Smith
March 11, 2015 | Osage Beach, MO
Dave and family you have our deepest condolences, From Jason and Julie Whitcomb
Jason Whitcomb
March 10, 2015 | Dover, MN
I will always remember Claude for his smile and the twinkle in his eyes. He had the ability to light up a room but left you wondering what mischief he might be up to. He is sure to leave a big hole in many relationships but fond and loving memories in many hearts. Although I am not able to be there, please know that you are all in my prayers. May God grant you peace and grace.
Kim (Kimmie) Norgaard
March 08, 2015 | Leesburg, VA
The Lord has brought home another noble warrior. Rest ye well.
Jack Engle
March 08, 2015 | Kansas City, MO
My prayers and sympathy to all of his family. I didn't know him, but know that he must have been a wonderful person who will be greatly missed.
Dottie Engle
March 08, 2015 | Kansas City, MO
Reser Funeral HomeClaude H. Crandall, Jr., age 84, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015, at Carnegie Village in Belton, MO. He was born on November 24, 1930, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Claude Harold and Daisy Belle (Rash) Crandall, Sr.He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and graduated from Mortuary Science School. He enlisted into the United States Marines on January 3, 1951, and served during the Korean Conflict in which he received a purple heart. He was honorably discharged on January 2, 1954.While in the service, Claude was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Donna Shockey in Anaheim, California. They made their home primarily in the Kansas City area. Claude first worked as a funeral director and embalmer for Davis Blackmore Funeral Home in Trenton, MO. He later worked for Kansas City Mortuary Services and later began his own service known as Mid-States Mortuary in Kansas City. This was a 40 year career in funeral service. Later he worked as a monument salesman for Sears and also was a date engraver for monuments.In 1979, they moved to their lake home in Teal Bend near Warsaw where they lived until moving to an assisted living center in Belton, MO, in January of this year. Claude was an oil painter and enjoyed showing his work at Jubilee Days, Raytown Roundup and Heritage Days. He was an all-around sportsman. He loved being with the grandchildren and having family get-togethers and barbeques.He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Warsaw. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Edna Louise Strang in February of 1998, and a grandson, Alexander David Crandall on June 18, 2013.He is survived by his wife, Donna, of the home, three sons, Stephen E. Crandall, and wife, Sheila, of Belton, David L. Crandall, and wife, Dawn, of Oronoco, Minnesota, and James Kevin Crandall, and wife, Becky, of Cleveland, MO, a daughter, Cathy Davis-Berends, and husband, Michael, of Baldwin City, KS, 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO with Pastor Stephen Crandall, officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. Graveside services with military honors will be at Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw, with Darrin Hensley officiating. Memorials may be made to the Missouri Dept. of Conservation, Kid's Fishing & Youth Hunting program. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO.
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