Henry Alva Crane

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The death of Alva Crane, 84, occurred at the H.O. Nelson home last evening, after a serious illness of many months. Part of this time, Mr. Crane was a patient in the Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado.

Alva Crane will be greatly missed by his many friends in all circles of life. His life was a colorful one. As a young man he was a jockey and horse farmer, and a good one. His love for horses stayed with him his entire life. He was a wonderful man - a kind and indulgent father and grandfather.

He was a custodian at the Prairie State Bank, until a few months ago when his health became too poor to allow him to work. Upon his birthday it was his custom to invite the bank officers and employees to an oyster supper. This event was always well attended and gave Mr. Crane a great deal of pleasure.

Since the opening of the bank in 1918, Mr. Crane had never missed a day at his duties until illness prevented his remaining on the job any longer.

Surviving is one son, James Raymond of Redlands, CA. A son, Herbert, died during the past year, a daughter, Jessie Counsil, died a number of years ago, and another son died in infancy. The Cranes reared their grandchildren, Margie Counsil of Washington DC, and Oran Counsil. Seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.

His marriage to Elizabeth Gallagher occurred September 7, 1879. Before her death in 1930, the couple had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary together. Mr. Crane was a member of the Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held at the Dunsford Chapel Saturday at 4 p.m. with Rev. J.E. Robinson of the Methodist Church, in charge. Burial will be made in Kuster Cemetery.

Henry married Elizabeth Gallagher on 7 Sep 1879. Elizabeth was born on 8 Nov 1855 in , Jones County, Iowa, USA; died on 1 May 1930 in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas, USA; was buried in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas, USA, Kuster Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Redlands Daily Facts
Monday, October 13, 1958

James Crane was born in Vermillion County, IN. While an infant, his family moved west to Augusta, Butler, KS. As he grew up, he got a job as a plumber in Cowley County, Kansas. While there he met his future wife, Lecta Sutton. They married November 29, 1905 in Winfield, Cowley County, KS. They moved to Walla Walla, WA, hoping for an improvement in his health as he had contracted TB. This resulted in the loss of one lung. Their first child was born there. They then moved to California, settling in Redlands, San Bernardino County, January 13, 1908.

While in Redlands, their other 3 children were born. James was a plumber by trade, but also tried to sell cars during the depression. He loved to work with his hands, and made many things in his woodshop. He also played the French Horn. He was a Mason.

Family/Spouse: Lecta Marion Sutton. Lecta was born on 19 Sep 1881; died on 19 Jun 1960; was buried in Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, USA, Hillside Memorial Park. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Daily Oklahoma
June 23, 1923

Herbert Stephen Crane, 55, died at 3:30 o'clock this morning at his home following an illness of 3 years. He was born in Augusta on May 12, 1883, and lived here most of his life. He was married at Ft. Worth, TX, in 1917, to Henrietta Lane.

Surviving are his wife; father, Alva Crane, Augusta; Mrs. Katherine Todd, Houston, TX; a brother, James Raymond Crane, Redlands, CA. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Dunsford Chapel with Rev. R.R. Shirk of the Baptist Church in charge. Burial will be in the Kuster Cemetery.

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Jessie Gustava, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Crane, was born February 3, 1885. Her whole life was in Augusta and vicinity. She was educated in the public schools of Butler Co., and graduated from Augusta High School at the age of 15 years. She was married to Don Counsil September 7, 1903. To them were born 2 children; a daughter Marjory, and a son Oran Raymond. She died January 3, 1906 after a short illness. Her death was a great shock to her relatives and friends. She leaves a husband, 2 children, her mother, father, 2 brothers, and hosts of friends to mourn her untimely end. She was a member of the M.E. Church.

Jessie married Donald A. Counsil on 7 Sep 1903. Donald was born on 7 Nov 1879 in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas, USA; died on 1 Feb 1976 in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas, USA; was buried in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas, USA, Elmwood Cemettery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Verner Oliver Crane, a former resident of Redlands, died of heart failure Thursday, November 7, 2002, at Oddyssey Hospice in Indio. He was 95.

Born December 8, 1906, in Walla Walla, WA, he grew up in Redlands and lived in Redlands for 36 years. The past 7 years he had lived in Desert Shores, CA.

He didn't finish high school, instead going to work as a chauffeur for George O'Brien (cowboy actor) and Lily Burke (wife of Billy Burke). He had owned an auto dealership in Alhambra for 10 years and was a member of Redlands Elks Lodge and the Eagles in San Bernardino. He also spent 20 years working for Bechtel and Aramco in Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Libya. He enjoyed photography and playing poker.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Bonnie Allison of Bakersfield, and Sherrie Singleton of Crescent City, CA; step daughter, Bobette Felton of Desert Shores, CA; and 17 grandchildren. He was predeceased by 2 children Patricia Helen Crane in 1924, and William James Crane in 1999. He was also predeceased by his 2 brothers and sister; Raymond Marion Crane in 1976; Barbara Elizabeth Crane Mann in 1999; Donald Alva Crane in 1993.

He was married 3 times. He married Helen Taylor in Redlands 1925, Maggie Strain in Las Vegas in 1960, and Aline Van Voorst in 1972.

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Verner married Dorothy Aline Grant in 1972 in , Marin County, California, USA. Dorothy was born on 10 Jan 1916 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, USA; died on 28 Jul 1988 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, USA; was buried in Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, USA, Hillside Memorial Park. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marin Independent Journal
Wednesday, December 22, 1999

Barbara Crane Mann, a San Rafael resident, died December 15, 1999. She was 83.

Mrs. Mann was born in Redlands and later moved to San Francisco where she met and married her late husband Phil Mann. The family moved to Marin County in 1945, lived in Sleepy Hollow for many years and moved to Sonoma in 1970. She moved back to San Rafael 2 years ago.

Mrs. Mann worked as a secretary for several years at Ross Valley Savings and Loan in San Anselmo, and also for the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce. She was a past member of the Legend Club in Sleepy Hollow.

She is survived by her brother Vern Crane of Thermal; daughters Carolyn Schwab of San Rafael, and Phyllis Vasco and Donna Sousa of Petaluma; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

At her request, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Marin.

Family/Spouse: Phillip Jospeh Mann. Phillip was born on 9 May 1909 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA; died on 1 Nov 1979 in Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Redlands Daily Facts
Tuesday, May 18, 1993

Redlands - Donald A. Crane, 73, died of respiratory failure Thursday, May 13, in Redlands. He was a native of Redlands and lived in Redlands and San Bernardino most all of his life.

He worked for the Department of Defense for 25 years, including 15 years in Washington DC, and was a member of the Justice-Columbia Masonic Lodge No. 3.

Suvivors include two sons; Stephen Crane of Redlands and Roger Crane of Mission Viejo; a daughter, Marty Sievers of Lake Arrowhead; a brother, Vern Crane of Redlands; a sister, Barbara Mann of Sonoma, CA; and 7 grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Riverside National Cemetery, staging area No 4. Emmerson-Bartlett Redlands Chapel is handling the arrangements

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