Richard Clyde Crane

3/22/1945 - 6/15/2025

Richard Clyde Crane passed away peacefully June 15, 2025 at his home in Sandy, Utah. He was born March 22, 1945 in Salt Lake City to James Clyde Crane and Betty Elaine Brady, and raised by his Father and Mother, Ora Crane. He grew up in Draper, Utah and graduated from Jordan High School in 1963 where he met his wife, Gloria Jean Paget. They were married in Sandy, Utah on May 16, 1964 and were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. He worked while earning his Bachelor's degree at the University of Utah, and later earned his Master's Degree.

He worked as a Teacher and Coach at Eisenhower Junior High for most of his career. Later on, he was a High School Counselor for a few years, and finished his career as a recruiter at SLCC. He had a few nicknames and most knew him as Dick, but he was Tricky to family and friends and Coach Crane to his students. For us lucky few, he had the best title which was sweetheart, Dad and Grandpa. He loved spending time with his family and being outdoors.

He is survived by his beautiful, loving wife Gloria, his children Kelly Cooke, Stephanie and Jason Butterfield, Todd and Jen Crane, and Stacy Crane. His grandchildren, Randi Jo and Ezra Falatea, Cody and Sydnie Butterfield, Cayden and Rory Butterfield, Connor, Garrett and Ella Crane, Rowan, Lilly and Sasha Chidester, and 7 Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by his granddaughter, Lyndi Ann Cooke, his sister Cathy Crane Holder and his brother Scott "Nortie" Crane.

Viewings will be held Friday, June 20th at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State in Midvale from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, and Saturday at the chapel, 10885 S. Pampas Dr. in Sandy from 10:00 to 10:45 am. Funeral services will be held at the chapel at 11:00 am, with graveside services to follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd in Sandy.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune, The Salt Lake Tribune from Jun. 17 to Jun. 19, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Crane

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15 Entries

Shawn Lund

July 4, 2025

Oh the memories of Coach Crane. First at EJH. He told me the object of wrestling was not to stare at the ceiling. And I should stick with Baseball. Later after EJH had the please to hunt ducks and geese with him. A great man and will definitely be missed.

Carl Fauver

June 27, 2025

Coach Crane was very supportive throughout my time at EJHS and on his wrestling team. He taught me to never quit. I've thought of him fondly over the past nearly 50 years. Eisenhower Class 1977

Bob Kawa

June 20, 2025

my deepest condolence to gloria and family. we wrestled together at the U and became good friends. Through the years of coaching , and teaching we were always glad to see each other. Many fond memories with dick and gloria. i will be out of town , but my sincere condolences to Gloria and family

Robert Merrill

June 19, 2025

I love Coach Crane!
He took the chance to work with me as the first eighth grader to start on the volleyball team. We were together for two years and ultimately had the opportunity to win The District championship with him as my volleyball coach. Coach Crane, Furness and Jameson are all amazing men that impacted my life. He was well liked by all of those who knew him. He pushed us hard to be the best people we could be yet he was kind and inspiring. What a great man and example to the thousands of students he touched through throughout the years. He will be deeply messed by many.

Christopher Horne

June 19, 2025

Great Counselor at Kearns. Appreciated his friendliness and he was very supportive of students and teachers.

Sarah Irish Featherstone

June 18, 2025

So sorry for your loss, Gloria. I loved visiting with Dick at work, and I´ve really missed seeing him since he retired. I called my dad. Maybe I´ll see if he feels up to coming over Friday night. It would be good to see you all.

Jerry Banks

June 18, 2025

I had Mr Crane in 7th grade PE at Bonneville Jr High. I think it was his first year of teaching. I enjoyed him as a teacher and coach.

Lowell and Bobbi Crossley

Sent Flowers

Phil Bubnis

June 18, 2025

You were a friend to all of your students, thanks Coach Crane!

Brad Stocks

June 18, 2025

Coach Crane was such a good guy and a great roll model for me at Eisenhower, so sad to hear this news

Alan Ormsby

June 17, 2025

Coach Crane was great! All of us who wrestled for Coach will remember his legendary daily "parties."

They sounded fun, but were just 30 minutes of brutal calisthenics.

Sam Carlson

June 17, 2025

Sorry for you loss. May he rest in peace with his family that was there to greet him.

Laura and Mark Christensen

June 17, 2025

Dick was such a kind man! Were we his favorite people? Or did he make everyone feel special? Love and hugs to Gloria and the family

Jim & Joan Wilson

June 17, 2025

Thank you for the honor & opportunity to share some memories of my good friend & brother in law your husband dad & granddad. Our thoughts & prayers for comfort & assurance are with you & will continue. Joan feels torn not attending his services. She sends her love & greatfulness for Dicks kind acceptance & welcoming into the family. Her family is honoring her at her family reunion on the 21st celebrating her 92nd birthday. Love Y´all Y´all

Tami (Allred ) Allen

June 17, 2025

I have wonderful memories of Coach Crane from my time spent at Eisenhower Jr. High. He always had a smile and words of encouragement to all. Though he was the boys coach, I still had a lot of interaction with him as I spent many hours in the Gym amd on the field.
I send my deepest condolences and pray for peace in your life as you ponder the thousands that he influenced for the good. Including me.

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