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Bambi Crance Obituary
Bambi Sue Crance, 58, passed away June 5th, 2015. Formerly of Newfield, she spent her last 17 years in Kansas. She was the daughter of Gerald Crance and the late Janet Seely Crance. Bambi received her Bachelor's Degree from Ithaca College and worked in Therapeutic Recreation in the state of Virginia. While living in Kansas she worked in area schools and continued to be a positive influence on students as well as adults. She touched the lives of many. There was no end to her creativity - from furniture making to stained glass. She is survived by her soulmate, Don Shankland ("Oh that's you and me."); father, Gerald Crance; sisters, Cindy (Neil) Stoneman, Deanna Crance (Mark Taylor) and sisters by heart, Georgia Hotchkiss, De Beck and Joan Hatala. She is also survived by her son, Trevor Seely Marshall, her pride and joy, her life. She was dearly loved and will be missed by her 4 grandchildren. Graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Newfield June 13th at 10:30. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospicare of Ithaca or the Leukemia Foundation. Bangs Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bambi Crance
Mike & Yvonne Brewster
June 21, 2015
RIP Bambi
Edna Stalley
June 13, 2015
Our memories and our prayers are with Bambi and her family at this sad time.
Randy English
June 12, 2015
I was shocked to hear this Bambi was a great person . We had a lot of fun growing up together. To the Crance family my prayers are with you.
Jeff Piper
June 12, 2015
To Trevor and all of Bambi's family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort in the many memories you made together.
Trevor, I know that you made your mom very proud in the man you have become and I am very comfident that she will continue to watch over you as you continue through life.
Cheryl Crance Martak
June 11, 2015
To the Crance family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
June 11, 2015
Prayers to the Crance family, and extended, RIP Bambi
Nick and Sandy McCabe
June 11, 2015
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Crance family during their time of loss. Bambi was a wonderful person. May your most precious memories bring each and everyone strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Jodi Sunderland
June 10, 2015
Sweet friend - may you fly free now. Thank you for blessing me with your friendship. I always thought the world of you! God Bless.
Beth Mitchell-Rappaport
June 10, 2015
I knew Bambi as a young girl growing up in West Danby. I remember her as such a cute little kid. It was nice to read that she made such a success of her life and gave so much to others in both her personal life and in her career. Sincere sympathy to all her friends and family.
Sandra FitzGerald Shine
June 10, 2015
Dear Gerry, Cindy and Deanna,
I received this news of Bambi's death via my brother,David, and Doug Marshall. I knew you all when I was a teenager and you three girls were little and lived across the street. Our family was very fond of yours. So sorry to see that Bambi died so young. I pray that God will comfort you all and give you His peace and strength.
Kim Williams Kassel
June 10, 2015
Too young, too soon. My and my parent's (Keith and Barbara Williams) sympathies to Cindy, Deanna, and Mr. Crance. May your faith be your strength.
Larry & Sylvia Marshall-Polozeck
June 10, 2015
What a joy it was to watch Bambi grow up, what a beautiful legacy she has given. Another angel watching over us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
YOLANDA THOMPSON
June 10, 2015
BAMBI I WAS PRAYING FOR YOU NOT TO HAVE TO SUFFER NO MORE. WOW THE CRANCE FAMILY MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME AND ALWAYS IN JESUS NAME AMEN. I AM SO SAD FOR THE ANGELS HAVE A VERY CARING AND KIND FRIEND LUV YA.
Lisa Gould
June 10, 2015
My deepest condolences to Gerry, Cindy and Deanna on the passing of your dear Bambi. I met her when I worked at Cornell with Jan, who loved her daughters dearly. So sorry to read this news. Blessings,
June 9, 2015
Our condolences to all the Crance Family. You were all Special friends and neighbors many years! Miss you all!
May our Lord comfort you and bless you!
Doug & Cheryl Marshall. Columbus, OH
Jackie & Mark Armstrong
June 8, 2015
I admired her from the moment we met in high school. She always carried herself with confidence. I'm glad we recently connected and I got to witness her class til the end. Bless you dear friend. You were special. Our thoughts to the family.
June 8, 2015
Heaven has a new angel. Growing up with Bambi, she was a sweetheart and great person. Deepest condolences from our family to Mr. Crance, Deanna, and Cindy.
Paul Howe
De Beck
June 7, 2015
Bambi was my best friend. We were so close. I will definitely miss the times we went for coffee after work, the window shopping we did on weekends, and our LONG talks. We talked about everything. My prayers go out to her family and to the love of her life, Don. RIP. I will see you again one day. Love you so very much.
Melody Ellis
June 7, 2015
Going to miss this classy lady. Rest in peace Bambi.
Susan Sanny
June 6, 2015
Bambi was a great friend and a truly classy lady. I never had a better friend at a job in my life and I probably never will. My prayers are with you all as you mourn this stunning loss.
Jalynne Cook
June 6, 2015
Bambi was a wonderful lady and a great friend. I am privileged that I got to work with her at Goddard High School. She was a great lady. My condolences to your family...
Joan Hatala
June 6, 2015
All my love and prayers to Bambi's family and friends during this time of great loss......hold on to the wonderful memories as you start the journey without her.....we will meet again
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