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James Crane Obituary
Jim Crane, 67, of Phoenix, AZ passed away suddenly Friday, September 26, 2014. He was born on June 6, 1947 in Dennison, IA and grew up in nearby Dunlap. Jim was a member of the Army National Guard with 20 years of proud service. He was a graduate of Iowa State University and went on to complete his law degree at University of Arizona in Tucson. He began his work as an attorney in Tucson and later worked for the State Compensation Fund of Arizona where he retired as their Vice President and General Counsel after a very accomplished law career. Jim traded in his suit and tie for a tee shirt and flip flops. He had a very busy retirement life traveling often from Phoenix to his vacation homes in Carlsbad, CA and Rocky Point Mexico, which were his favorite places to enjoy his time with family, friends, and beloved lab Sam. Notable mention to his Oceanside buddies with whom he spent many mornings on the pier building close friendships, solving the world's problems, and enjoying the ocean. A diehard Wildcat fan since his college days, Jim looked forward to a championship season in basketball this year. Go Cats! Bear down! Jim was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Lynne Crane of Phoenix, AZ; son Joshua Crane of Scottsdale, AZ with his wife Joanna and their daughter Gillian; son Benjamin Crane of Denver, CO; son Todd Crane of Tucson, AZ; stepson Andy Wolfe of Phoenix, AZ with his children Zachary, Burgandy, Hailley and Benjamin; and stepdaughter Jennifer Carmody of Phoenix, AZ. Siblings Gene, Gary, Judy, Donie, and Bob. Jim and Lynne were members of Scottsdale Bible Church where a memorial service will be held on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 2:00 in the afternoon.Scottsdale Bible Church: Cactus Campus is located at 2501 East Cactus Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032. To place online condolences please visit www.hansenmortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Olive
August 31, 2023
Miss you friend!
Olive green
August 31, 2023
Still miss you, until we meet again, can´t believe we met 55 years ago, Fort Dodge.
Gail and Steve Davis
October 8, 2014
Kind, compassionate, caring and funny are a few of the words to describe Jim. Steve and I spent lots of Friday evenings with Jim at Chuys. Started with Todd doing his homework and trying to win a stuffed animal. After seeing Todd Friday, those days seem eons ago. Jim was so proud of his sons and finally traveling more after his union with Lynne. Love and good thoughts to the Crane family. We all have our gladiator in heaven!
Robin Martin
October 5, 2014
Dear Josh, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I have only kind memories of him even though it has been many years since I last saw him. One of these memories is when you were a baby and you and my daughter Briar were playing on the floor. Jim was sitting in a chair with your dog Thurston and they were both singing "Thurston's a good boy." together. He clearly loved his kids and Thurston of course. My thoughts are with you.
October 3, 2014
Dear Lynne,
I heard last night about Jim's passing. It was a shock to hear about it and wished I could have been at services today. God's love is with you. Keep all the good memories close and smile. Jim's continuing on his journey with our Lord, and I know he's with my jim too. Two great guys! We will sure miss them.
Love and hugs to you and the family.
Lovingly, Aileen ten Eyck
Barbara Rock
October 3, 2014
I was very sad to hear of Jim's passing. He had the best smile and made everyone feel welcome in his presence. He was a reasonable and intelligent man who worked hard on behalf of the owners at Princesa de Penasco in Rocky Point, MX as a member of our HOA Board. He will be missed here in paradise. God Speed, James and may the Spirit of Love and Light and Healing be with the family.
October 3, 2014
Lynne, So sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow. Kathy Cherry
October 3, 2014
We all love and will miss Jim. He was our building representative for the D building and a really wonderful man. He is already greatly missed. Graham and Patricia Gale. Owners Princessa Rocky Point Mexico
Jill Pearlberg
October 3, 2014
I did not know Jim well, but as a co-worker at SCF, I knew enough to know he was a great attorney, a Wildcat for Life, and a beach lover. He is gone too soon-my thoughts and prayers for all of his family and friends.
Mary Owens
October 2, 2014
Lynn and family, my heartfelt sympathy and healing prayers to you all. We've lost a great man too soon. I worked with Jim at The State Comp Fund. Go CATS!!
Phil
October 2, 2014
To the family of James, please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time in your lives. We all yearn for better conditions. It's refreshing to know that God's word speaks of a time when all sorrows will be gone and that mankind will live in beautiful surroundings with nothing to fear.-Isaiah 65:17,21-24.
October 2, 2014
Family of Jim Crane: I wanted to express my words of sympathy on Jim's passing. It was such a shock to hear of his untimely death. I knew Jim from the Arizona State Compensation Fund, as it was previously named. Jim often spoke of his sons (he was SO proud of them) and his second home in Rocky Point. I'm SO sorry for your loss. Carolyn Gong
October 1, 2014
Lynn, so sorry to hear about Jim.
Tina (ICA Tucson)
Bob Crane
October 1, 2014
Jim was a brother when I was younger one that you always thought would live forever. I take comfort that Jim will be his Mom, Buelah & his father Franklin K Crane & Brother Richard Alan Crane. The remaining siblings are secure in the fact that the will be great company in Heaven.
Joe & Margie Glassburner
October 1, 2014
Our deepest sympathy and sadness for the loss of Jim. He was a great man, a great teammate, and fun to be around. Those high school days were alot fun and Jim will be missed by his many friends.
Robert Crane
October 1, 2014
He was my older brother & he will forever be missed in the lives of our family: Eugene, Gary R Crane,Donna R Crane, Judy K Crane & me, Robert D Crane. We are comforted by the fact he will be together with Beulah & Franklin K Crane and our late younger brother, Richard.
Jack Spencer
October 1, 2014
So sad to see Jim go so soon. He will be missed by many. My thoughts are with the family at this time.
October 1, 2014
Lynne,
I just heard about this yesterday. I am traveling to Indiana Thursday for an aunt's funeral and cannot be with you Friday.
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. May God tuck you close to Him.
Noreen Baldwin
October 1, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I am his cousin
from Charter Oak,Iowa. He's a great cousin! Met you and the (2) son's at
Allen's funeral.God bless you.
Connie & Gary Wiegel
Charter Oak,Iowa
Glenda Summerfield
October 1, 2014
My deepest sympathy to your family.
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