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Emma Crandell Obituary

Emma Shelley Crandell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and grandma great, was born October 9, 1924 and left this earth life Jan. 21, 2007. She is a woman of grace, strength, conviction, and immense faith. A woman who loved family, friends and who had great appreciation of all God's creations, especially pine trees. She is a true lady. She is missed by her husband of 61 years, Donald L. Crandell; son, Paul Crandell; daughters, Donna Flake, Marsha Jarman, and Barbra Bradford, also 22 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren who are a source of great joy. A viewing will be held, Thurs. Jan. 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Adobe Building, 2152 E Adobe (just east of Gilbert Rd). Funeral will be held at 1:00pm, Fri. Jan. 26, 2007, at the Mesa East Stake Center, 2228 E. Brown, (just east of Gilbert Rd) in Mesa. Interment will be in Heber, AZ at 11:00am, Sat. Jan. 27

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2007.

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June B. Reidhead

January 27, 2007

Dutch and family,

I know how much you will all miss her as your wife, mother and dearest friend. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Mary Lou Bowman

January 26, 2007

My heart goes out to all the family. Marsha is my sister-in-law, and I want to express my deepest sympathy to her, her father Dutch and her entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

All my love,
Mary Lou (Jarman) Bowman

Joan Barber

January 26, 2007

Dear Dutch, We were so saddened to hear of Emma's passing! She is such a beautiful woman! We were with you and Emma in our training class at MFHC. We enjoyed both of you so much! Emma was always smiling and so pleasant to be around! Bless you and your family now and always!
Love, Joan and Joe Barber

Jimmie & Barbara James

January 25, 2007

Dear Marsha & family,
Years ago when I was a newlywed & working in the MIA I can remember your Mom as the Stake YWMIA Pres. & I admired her very much. She was such a great lady. We know all of you will miss her, but be comforted in the knowledge that we will all gather together again. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Love Jimmie & Barbara James

Deone Flake Croff

January 25, 2007

Sorry to hear of the passing of Sister Crandell. She is fondly remembered for her friendliness and beautiful smile. Whenever our paths would cross whether in Phoenix or Mesa, she would always greet me with her wonderful warmth. She will be missed.

Kayrene (Kate) Palmer

January 25, 2007

Dear Dutch,

My heart goes out to you and your family. I have always held you in such high regard. Emma was a lady in every sense of the word.

Bernald Porter

January 25, 2007

Dutch and Family -

I remember you and Emma as young newlyweds as if it were yesterday. What a handome couple you were then and still are.

I understand her love of the "pine" trees. I miss Heber greatly. We will all miss Emma's bright, smiling face, but I know that she will greet you someday in all her beauty and be by your side forever in our Father's kingdom.

There will be a joyous reunion with her and your parents, siblings and other close relatives, including Uncle Donnie and Aunt Folvia, Aunt Lizzie, Uncle Harold & Aunt Lovine, etc., etc... There are so many great people from our little town!

My heart goes out to you and your family.

Love to all...

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