Name: Visitation for Max Wells Craner
Start: 2019-11-16T00:30:00.000Z
End: 2019-11-16T02:30:00.000Z
Location: Flamm Funeral Home - Rexburg

Max Wells Craner, our loving father and grandfather passed away on November 6, 2019.

What Joy he is experiencing right now!

Max Wells Craner was born on July 29, 1928, in a gospel-centered home in Burley, Idaho, the youngest of nine children. He grew up loving family, friends, and most of all being with the love of his life, Evelyn, our sweet mother! The example of their marriage is such a gift to their posterity. We have all been blessed to witness a real love story. He enjoyed sports, hard work, traveling, music, and learning.

We will miss everything about him; He leaves a legacy of love, Testimony, and service. He devoted his entire life to serving others and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. Those who know him were able to witness his powerful, loving influence because of the strength of his character and spirit.

Daddy served with Momma in many callings including Mission President, as an Area Seventy, and as Temple President of the Logan Temple. He loved to talk about the many kind and faithful people they met around the world.

He is missed greatly by all, and especially his six daughters and sons-in-law: Diane & Rex Brown, Brenda & Stan Benedict, Maxine & Russ Benedict, Teresa & Richard Western, Susan & Ron Merrill, Veanne & Van Elg, and many grandchildren, his sister in-law Cleone and Richard Moncur. He is welcomed home by his parents: John & Loretta Craner, brothers and sisters: Sarah, Zina, Vernon, Myrtle, Ernest, Beth, Rada, and Kathryn.

He had a love of life, a wonderful sense of humor and we will honor him by striving to follow his Christlike example.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home (61 N 1st E, Rexburg, Idaho). Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 16, at the Rexburg East Stake Center (387 South 4th East, Rexburg, Idaho). Viewing from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in Declo, Idaho. Condolences may be sent online to the family at www.flammfh.com.

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Published by Rexburg Standard Journal from Nov. 8 to Dec. 7, 2019.

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Bruce Lake

November 11, 2019

Oh, my. Another of the great ones has left us. I have the greatest respect for my dear friend and colleague for so many years. He is the epitome of what a Seminary and Institute of Religion teacher/administrator should be. Please know of my love and respect for this dear man. He touched so many lives, including mine.

best wishes,

Bruce Lake

November 10, 2019

Brother Craner was a wonderful seminary teacher at Burley. I started in the old, old seminary building across from the old high school in town. At the end of my sophomore class we moved to the new school and seminary. The building needed curtins so we put on a play to raise money. We had many testimony building experiences under his guidance. He was so kind and gentle. My prayers are with your wonderful family. ,Brother Craner was a wonderful seminary teacher at Burley. I started in the old, old seminary building across from the old high school in town. At the end of my sophomore class we moved to the new school and seminary. The building needed curtins so we put on a play to raise money. We had many testimony building experiences under his guidance. He was so kind and gentle. My prayers are with your wonderful family. ,Brother Craner was a wonderful seminary teacher at Burley. I started in the old, old seminary building across from the old high school in town. At the end of my sophomore class we moved to the new school and seminary. The building needed curtins so we put on a play to raise money. We had many testimony building experiences under his guidance. He was so kind and gentle. My prayers are with your wonderful family.

Carolyn Quayle

November 10, 2019

As a secretary of a local LDS Seminary, we had many occasions to receive counsel, instruction and encouragement from Brother Craner. Then years later we were blessed to again receive guidance from him as our Area Seventy. We are so sorry for your loss. His example was truly one of Christ Like Love.

David Campbell

November 10, 2019

Brother Craner was a great mentor and leader for us in Seminaries and Institutes. His smile and enthusiasm will always be remembered.

Ted Anderson

November 10, 2019

Karen and I so enjoyed Max as our guide as we visited the Holy Land years ago. His "Who has more fun than tourists"? and "All this and the Gospel too" became cheery greetings every morning when we boarded the bus. We loved this man! Ted and Karen Anderson

Victor Amsid

November 9, 2019

The Best Mission President Ever!!! Our condolences..we will surely miss you President.

Leah Ortaleza

November 9, 2019

Rest in peace Pres.Craner.So sorry for loss.Thank you for the kindness, love and sweet spirit you shared. Pres. Craner till we again. PQCM 1992-1994

Trisha Spahr Michaelson

November 8, 2019

President Craner was my stake president (& briefly my landlord) while I was at Idaho State. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone, and was an eloquent teacher. He and Sister Craner were such great examples of love, courtesy, support, and joy. My deepest sympathies to their family.

Errol and Donna Phippen

November 8, 2019

Elder and Sister Craner:

We will love you throughout all eternity for the way you loved us as we served together in Pocatello and as Area Seventies. You and your family are marvelous examples of what the Lord would have us do.

Warmest thanks.

Love - Errol and Donna Phippen

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