Dick Crandall passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2009 at the age of 66. Born to Ruth and Willie Crandall in Stockton, Dick graduated form Franklin HS and Delta College, was a life-long resident of San Joaquin County living in Stockton and Lodi, and worked for 28 years as a line and splicing technician for Pacific Bell and AT&T. Dick enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.

Dick is survived by his wife of 45 years, Vivien Crandall; son Mike Crandall (Annette) of Sutter; daughters: Victoria Sibayan (Steve) of Stockton, Linda Rangell (Brad) of Pacifica; 5 grandchildren, Janice, Alyson, William Nathan, and Ethan; brother Allen Crandall of Folsom; sister Barbara Wells of Jackson, and many nieces and nephews. Dick is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother William "Bill" Crandall.

Visitation for friends and family will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way (near Beckman Rd.) in Lodi. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, hwy 99 at E. Harney Lane in Lodi.

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Published by The Record from Aug. 11 to Aug. 14, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Crandall

15 Entries

Dad fishing with the Boys

Victoria Sibayan

August 17, 2009

My Dad would have loved all this attention. During this very difficult time, we are comforted by the kind words, thoughts and prayers of so many people. One thing that helps me is to remember that Dad died doing what he loves--fishing. Since his brain surgery, he was living life to the fullest, recapturing his youth, making up for lost time. He was 66 going on 16. He squeezed a lot in those last two years. I wish it had been longer but we are so grateful to have had those times. They are times my kids will never forget. Dad will live on in the love for the outdoors we got from him.

Randy & Jackie Shiba

August 14, 2009

We are sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you.

Rick McMaster

August 14, 2009

It was an honor and a privilege to have known and worked with Dick. I will think of him often, and his famous orange spray painted boots.

jason drake

August 13, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tim Hendricks

August 13, 2009

We are sorry to here of the loss of Dick and our prayers go out to his family.

Tim & Deena Hendricks
Dean Hendricks

Christopher Prieto

August 13, 2009

My sincerest condolences to Vivian and the family. Even after thirty years his home-made ice cream is still the best I have ever tasted.

Greg & Kay Abbott

August 13, 2009

With our sincere sorrow for the loss of a good friend to all who knew him, he will always be missed.

Dave Dickerson

August 12, 2009

Richard always got a big kick out of showing me pictures of his adventures, hunting and fishing trips, and his trophy fish. He loved watching anything about wildlife and fishing on TV. I know, for I was there, and I will miss these times. Richard was a "cool dude" and my memories of him will be fond.
As I have been around you guys for more than twenty years, yes, imagine that, all of you have made me feel like a true friend, even as family. I count it truly a blessing to be involved with such great people as yourselves. Thank you for the friendships, oh, and I will try to keep the house clean ;-)

Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home

August 12, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Ralph and Sherry Fratta

August 12, 2009

Dear Vivian and family,
Our hearts go out to all of you. We are keeping you in our prayers. May your memories of happier times give you strength to get through these sad days.

Russell Quast

August 11, 2009

as a former san joaquin bass rustler i was saddened to hear about dicks untimly death my prayers goes out to his family

Russell Quast

David Wichman

August 11, 2009

Thirty years ago Dick Crandall helped train me at Pacific Bell. What a gentleman he was. Always kind to everyone he met, soft spoken, easy going, and most of all a loyal person to everyone on the crew. Thank you for being who you are, Dick. My sympathy to the Crandall family. David Wichman.

August 11, 2009

To the Crandalls our thoughts are with all of you at this time.

Charlene and Terry Austin

August 11, 2009

TO THE CRANDALL FAMILY; IM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DICK AND MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU. I WORKED WITH HIM AND HE WAS ALWAYS PLESANT TO TALK TO. WILL MISS SEEING HIM AT HIS BASS MEETINGS. TOMAS OCHOA

Deanna Green

August 11, 2009

Vivien, Mike, Vicky and Linda-I am so very sorry for your loss. Dick will be missed dearly-I always looked forward to seeing him at my brothers every year. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of need.
Love Deanna Green(Titus)

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