Patricia Helen Crane

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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.

Verner married Living [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.

James + 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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Redlands Daily Facts
June 20, 1960

Mrs. Lecta M. Crane, whose home was at 301 West Lugonia Avenue, died in San Bernardino yesterday at the age of 78. She had lived in Redlands for 52 years and was a native of Pawnee, Smith County, KS.

Members of the Copa del Oro Redlands Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, of which Mrs. Crane was a member, will assist with the funeral services, to be conducted tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Emmerson's Redlands Mortuary with Rev. Samuel E. Collett, pastor of the Del Rosa Community Methodist Church officiating.

Mrs. Crane leaves 3 sons and a daughter; Verner O. Crane of Sumatra; Raymond M. Crane of San Marino; Mrs. Philip J. (Barbara) Mann of San Anselmo; and Donald A. Crane of San Bernardino.
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Lecta Sutton met her future husband James Crane while teaching school at the Chilocco Indian School in 1904 in Kansas

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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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