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2005
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2023
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Tree Crane Obituary
2005 - 2023
South Jordan, UT-August 16, 2005 - August 26, 2023
On August 26, 2023, our beloved Tree Crane went to sleep on his dorm bed in Greely, Colorado and never woke up. The love and devastation of his loss is beyond measure. On Tree's much-anticipated 18th birthday on August 16th, Tree paraded around town to visit his parents, grandparents, sisters, and friends before heading off the next day to pursue his unwavering dream of going to college to become a doctor. Tree was extremely intelligent, diligent, artistic, spirited, generous, funny, kind, brave, protective, wise beyond his years and "the best child anyone could ask for". He had a great sense of humor, a beautiful voice for singing, and a loud and proud voice for individuality and human rights. He used that voice to win many medals and to qualify for the High School National Speech and Debate Tournament two years in a row. He was also chosen to speak at Salt Lake Community College graduation program for the 2022 summer medical program for high school students. He chose to speak first because "I want them to be awake and to hear what I have to say". The other students in the program flocked to Tree after the ceremony.
Tree is survived by his parents Douglas Crane Jr (Melissa Vetter), and Nicole Crane, his sisters Monikka Walton (Grant), Kennedy Crane (Trystan), his grandparents Douglas and Nancy Crane Sr and Bob and Marie Freudenberger, JoAnn Shepard, Miles Shepard, and his great grandmother Gloria Keller. His adored nieces and nephews Haytham, Layla, Zayde, Sylas, Ziggy, Bear, and Golden. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Our family would like to thank the staff at the University of Northern Colorado for their extreme kindness and help during this most unbearably painful time. His college dream will not be fulfilled but "once a Bear always a Bear". UNC will be commemorating his life with a ceremony and planting a Tree in his name. Tree would be ecstatic.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 9th at Premier Funeral Services 67 East 8000 South Salt Lake City from 4 to 8 pm
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Laila
November 4, 2025
I think about you all the time. The world feels empty without you. I miss and love my birthday twin.
Liv
August 15, 2025
Missing you so so deeply and i'm wishing you a beautiful heavenly birthday. I love you forever
Raylee Mason
September 19, 2023
Mark and Nadine Phillips free
September 16, 2023
What a heartbreaking loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Lauren Evans
September 13, 2023
What a beautiful soul. May he find peace.
Mary & Sven Vetter
September 11, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for peace. such a beautiful young life
Yuliana R
September 10, 2023
Tree...so many memories and laughters we had i will miss you forever. You became one of my best friends when you came to new mexico i´ll miss you forever friend. i´ll miss you randomly receiving your texts about your life and your accomplishments in utah. To the sweetest soul i knew
love - Yuliana R "septum bestie."
Cailee
September 9, 2023
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September 7, 2023
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September 7, 2023
I miss you so much! I will remember and love you forever.
Marie
September 7, 2023
I have so many memories. How can I share just one. The devastation of your loss is beyond measurable. Love you this much and more Grandma Re
Maureen
September 7, 2023
Sending your Mama heart and all who love Tree big love, light and peace. May you feel him with you always & in time smile sweetly when you hear the breezes blow through the leaves. God Bless you & yours as you hold each other through this time.
Quinn
September 7, 2023
I'll miss you every day, Tree. I love you so much.
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September 6, 2023
I love you Tree Avery Crane. I think about texting you daily, my heart is broken. I miss you. You will be forever in our hearts. Until I see you again.
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Celebration of Life
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Premier Funeral Services - Salt Lake City67 East 8000 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84047
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