SIDNEY CRANDALL

Sid,

My greatest example and mentor. When I was a young father you showed me what it meant to "lead an authentic life" and what it means to "wear out your life in the service of others." I will forever be grateful for the gift you have given me, a gift that Ruth and I cherish and will pass on to our children. You made us feel so special, and we are because we had the privilege of knowing you. We knew you. You were ours...our loving friend...our Grandpa Sid.

once a year my husband would assist sid in a lawn treatment. every year we wanted no money, every year he would say if you want to come back next year you will take it :) up until his last days. we loved him and so did our kids he will be missed dearly by us and by many.

Dear Sid's family:
My wife Kim and I met Sid only once. Our meeting was brief. We were having hardwood floors installed in our Sugarhouse home in early February of this year, and we escaped to Crown Burger on Highland Drive to get a quick lunch. While I was ordering our food Kim went in to snag a table. When I brought our lunch in I found her chatting away with a little old guy as if they were longtime friends. As we ate our lunch and talked to Sid we were both enchanted by how...

Sid Crandall. The name evokes the warmest of smiles, and a punch in the shoulder. You were a better person just by knowing him. He was a bright and shining star to everyone. You always felt like you were the most important person in the world when you were with him. Few people have touched more lives than he has. He was my grandfather's home teacher and would always arrive on the first day of the month. He was a wonderful example to all. The world is definitely not as bright without...

A truly great man has passed.

There are two people (mentors) that I credit the most with my receiving my Eagle Scout award. It was my brother, Doug, and Sid.

Before Sid and Gordon Williams become the Scout Leaders in my troop, it was just basketball playing as I remember, on troop meeting/mutual nights.

I had just earned my First Class Scouts just before my 14th birthday with the help of my brother. Then by the time of my 15th birthday I had earned my Eagle...

What a beautiful tribute to an incredible man. Its amazing how knowing Sid just a few short weeks I learned so much from him about life, love, and service to your fellowmen. May you be blessed with many wonderful memories and blessed for the care and love you gave to him.

Dear Sid, Thank you for all those countless times you brought my mother to church. Since my birth she has spoken fondly of you and your sweetheart Gloria. I know that without your love and kindness my mother and our family would have drifted into inactivity and would not know of the great blessings that exist in church membership. For this I cannot thank you enough. You have brought so many happy memories into our lives many of which my mother continues to cherish and share with me. I am...

"There was just one. We knew him; he was ours. He was a loving friend. A favorite uncle. A mentor. A listener. A reliable helper. A leader. An example. We are honored we ever knew him."

Love you Uncle Sid. xoxoxoxo

Sid indeed was the hero of Elgin Avenue. I was one of those kids who stopped in at his house back in the day, and I always felt a little better after talking to him, even as a grown-up myself. He was a bright spot on the street (and the envy of all lawn growers and geranium lovers everywhere) and will be forever missed.