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John CRANE Obituary
Crane, John Eric (Johnno) born April 19, 1945 in Vancouver, B.C. and passed away peacefully October 1, 2013 in White Rock, B.C. Predeceased by parents Eric and Eleonore and lovingly remembered and missed by wife Wendy, daughters Erica, Jessica, Stacie, son Sean and brother Jim (Heather). John will always be remembered for his sense of humour, devotion to family and friends, memorable quotes and pranks. The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Nico Wynd Golf Course, 3601 Nico Wynd Drive, Surrey, B.C. from 1pm - 5pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Red Cross or Peace Arch Hospice Society.
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Sue Shiells
July 2, 2014
Belated condolences to the Crane family. John was a great guy to work with for so many years. I will always remember his sense of humour and ethics.
MARIE & MANNY
October 28, 2013
SINCERE SORROW FOR YOUR LOSS WENDY AND ALSO TO ALL THE KIDS. SO SORRY WE MISSED THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE. I AM SURE MANY WILL MISS HIS UNIQUE SENSE OF HUMOR.
Bob & Shirley Phillips
October 26, 2013
Those of us who had the good fortune to know John,will truly miss his kindness, wonderful sense of humour and "Eggs Benny breakfasts". Sorry we missed the celebration.
Marilyn willoughby
October 24, 2013
Wendy, Don and I were so sad to hear of John's passing....we had so much fun with you both at his New Years eggs benny brunches...may the love of family and friends be with you.
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Derek Butler
October 19, 2013
John, your honesty, integrity and humour made my meetings with you a treat. Have fun upstairs.
jim hatch
October 18, 2013
Sorry for you loss Wendy, I only met John the one day , but i bet he was a lifetime of laughs
Jim Hatch
October 18, 2013
Wendy and family - we are so sorry to hear of the passing of John - he brought great humor to Bill & Scott and was a great person to work with, Sincerely Coleen, Bill & Scott Sloboda
Lori Seifried (Ledcor)
October 18, 2013
Erica, I am so sorry for the loss of your Father. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Rod MacLeod
October 15, 2013
Johnny, I'll miss your great sense of humor.Especially seeing you dance with the guys in Golden to "Don't Blame it on the Sunshine"
Peace brother.
Marnie & Alan Whitman
October 12, 2013
John we will miss you!! Our times together when Stacy and Sean were kids was so much fun. Your meals were fantastic!!!! Have a scotch for us in heaven,!!!!!!!!!!
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