Douglas Chrane, 87, former teacher and civic leader in Crane, Texas, passed away in Lubbock on Saturday evening, Oct. 10, 2009.
Mr. Chrane was born on a farm in Brown County, Texas on May 30, 1922. Graduating at 16 from Early High School and at 19 from Daniel Baker College, he began a teaching career before he was 20 years old that spanned 38 years. Along the way, he picked up a Master's Degree from Sul Ross University, served as head of the math department for Crane Schools for 20 years, sponsored numerous school clubs and activities and inspired thousands of students.
Before and after retirement, he was a tireless worker for the community. He was an elder in the Church of Christ for over 30 years, served as charter president of the Crane Evening Lions Club, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Outstanding Citizen of Crane in 1983 and was active in many other groups.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, LaVerne, in 2003. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Michael H. Chamales of Lubbock; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Billie Chrane of Austin; two grandchildren, Michael S. Chamales and wife Melissa of Lubbock and Michelynda Crossnoe and husband Reagan of Amarillo; three great-grandchildren, Autumn Crossnoe, Alexander Chamales and Cole Crossnoe; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will be receiving friends from 10 a.m. until 12 noon today at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home in Crane. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Mary Street Church
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Suggested edit: (a) 1922: Douglas Franklin Chrane born May 30,1922 Brownwood, Brown County, Texas;
father George Lee Chrane (1888-1961; memorial 9431497); Lucille Wright Chrane (1890-1973; memorial 9431498).
(b) 1930: Douglas F Chrane age 7 lived Brownwood, Brown Co, TX with father George age 42; mother Lucile age 39; brother Robert Wright Chrane age 20 (1910-1991); brother George E Chrane age 18 (1912-2004); brother Charles L Chrane age 15 (1915-1997); sister Anna Louise (Murray) Chrane age 10 (1919-2003); brother Billie Lee Chrane age 2 (1927-2016). Note 1: brother Bula Pauline Chrane (1918-1919; memorial 9431501). Note 2: brother Ralph J Chrane (1931-1996; memorial 71069161).
(c) 1940: Douglas F Chrane ag 17 live Brownwood, TX with father George age 52; mother Lucille age 49; sister Annie age 20; brother Billy age 12; brother Ralph J Chrane age 9.
Mr. Chrane was born on a farm in Brown County, Texas on May 30, 1922. Graduating at 16 from Early High School and at 19 from Daniel Baker College, he began a teaching career before he was 20 years old that spanned 38 years. Along the way, he picked up a Master's Degree from Sul Ross University, served as head of the math department for Crane Schools for 20 years, sponsored numerous school clubs and activities and inspired thousands of students.
Before and after retirement, he was a tireless worker for the community. He was an elder in the Church of Christ for over 30 years, served as charter president of the Crane Evening Lions Club, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Outstanding Citizen of Crane in 1983 and was active in many other groups.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, LaVerne, in 2003. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Michael H. Chamales of Lubbock; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Billie Chrane of Austin; two grandchildren, Michael S. Chamales and wife Melissa of Lubbock and Michelynda Crossnoe and husband Reagan of Amarillo; three great-grandchildren, Autumn Crossnoe, Alexander Chamales and Cole Crossnoe; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will be receiving friends from 10 a.m. until 12 noon today at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home in Crane. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Mary Street Church
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Douglas Chrane (43075138)
Suggested edit: (a) 1922: Douglas Franklin Chrane born May 30,1922 Brownwood, Brown County, Texas;
father George Lee Chrane (1888-1961; memorial 9431497); Lucille Wright Chrane (1890-1973; memorial 9431498).
(b) 1930: Douglas F Chrane age 7 lived Brownwood, Brown Co, TX with father George age 42; mother Lucile age 39; brother Robert Wright Chrane age 20 (1910-1991); brother George E Chrane age 18 (1912-2004); brother Charles L Chrane age 15 (1915-1997); sister Anna Louise (Murray) Chrane age 10 (1919-2003); brother Billie Lee Chrane age 2 (1927-2016). Note 1: brother Bula Pauline Chrane (1918-1919; memorial 9431501). Note 2: brother Ralph J Chrane (1931-1996; memorial 71069161).
(c) 1940: Douglas F Chrane ag 17 live Brownwood, TX with father George age 52; mother Lucille age 49; sister Annie age 20; brother Billy age 12; brother Ralph J Chrane age 9.
Douglas Chrane, 87, former teacher and civic leader in Crane, Texas, passed away in Lubbock on Saturday evening, Oct. 10, 2009.
Mr. Chrane was born on a farm in Brown County, Texas on May 30, 1922. Graduating at 16 from Early High School and at 19 from Daniel Baker College, he began a teaching career before he was 20 years old that spanned 38 years. Along the way, he picked up a Master's Degree from Sul Ross University, served as head of the math department for Crane Schools for 20 years, sponsored numerous school clubs and activities and inspired thousands of students.
Before and after retirement, he was a tireless worker for the community. He was an elder in the Church of Christ for over 30 years, served as charter president of the Crane Evening Lions Club, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Outstanding Citizen of Crane in 1983 and was active in many other groups.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, LaVerne, in 2003. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Michael H. Chamales of Lubbock; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Billie Chrane of Austin; two grandchildren, Michael S. Chamales and wife Melissa of Lubbock and Michelynda Crossnoe and husband Reagan of Amarillo; three great-grandchildren, Autumn Crossnoe, Alexander Chamales and Cole Crossnoe; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will be receiving friends from 10 a.m. until 12 noon today at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home in Crane. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Mary Street Church
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Douglas Chrane (43075138)
Suggested edit: (a) 1922: Douglas Franklin Chrane born May 30,1922 Brownwood, Brown County, Texas;
father George Lee Chrane (1888-1961; memorial 9431497); Lucille Wright Chrane (1890-1973; memorial 9431498).
(b) 1930: Douglas F Chrane age 7 lived Brownwood, Brown Co, TX with father George age 42; mother Lucile age 39; brother Robert Wright Chrane age 20 (1910-1991); brother George E Chrane age 18 (1912-2004); brother Charles L Chrane age 15 (1915-1997); sister Anna Louise (Murray) Chrane age 10 (1919-2003); brother Billie Lee Chrane age 2 (1927-2016). Note 1: brother Bula Pauline Chrane (1918-1919; memorial 9431501). Note 2: brother Ralph J Chrane (1931-1996; memorial 71069161).
(c) 1940: Douglas F Chrane ag 17 live Brownwood, TX with father George age 52; mother Lucille age 49; sister Annie age 20; brother Billy age 12; brother Ralph J Chrane age 9.
Mr. Chrane was born on a farm in Brown County, Texas on May 30, 1922. Graduating at 16 from Early High School and at 19 from Daniel Baker College, he began a teaching career before he was 20 years old that spanned 38 years. Along the way, he picked up a Master's Degree from Sul Ross University, served as head of the math department for Crane Schools for 20 years, sponsored numerous school clubs and activities and inspired thousands of students.
Before and after retirement, he was a tireless worker for the community. He was an elder in the Church of Christ for over 30 years, served as charter president of the Crane Evening Lions Club, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Outstanding Citizen of Crane in 1983 and was active in many other groups.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, LaVerne, in 2003. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Michael H. Chamales of Lubbock; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Billie Chrane of Austin; two grandchildren, Michael S. Chamales and wife Melissa of Lubbock and Michelynda Crossnoe and husband Reagan of Amarillo; three great-grandchildren, Autumn Crossnoe, Alexander Chamales and Cole Crossnoe; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will be receiving friends from 10 a.m. until 12 noon today at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home in Crane. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Mary Street Church
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Douglas Chrane (43075138)
Suggested edit: (a) 1922: Douglas Franklin Chrane born May 30,1922 Brownwood, Brown County, Texas;
father George Lee Chrane (1888-1961; memorial 9431497); Lucille Wright Chrane (1890-1973; memorial 9431498).
(b) 1930: Douglas F Chrane age 7 lived Brownwood, Brown Co, TX with father George age 42; mother Lucile age 39; brother Robert Wright Chrane age 20 (1910-1991); brother George E Chrane age 18 (1912-2004); brother Charles L Chrane age 15 (1915-1997); sister Anna Louise (Murray) Chrane age 10 (1919-2003); brother Billie Lee Chrane age 2 (1927-2016). Note 1: brother Bula Pauline Chrane (1918-1919; memorial 9431501). Note 2: brother Ralph J Chrane (1931-1996; memorial 71069161).
(c) 1940: Douglas F Chrane ag 17 live Brownwood, TX with father George age 52; mother Lucille age 49; sister Annie age 20; brother Billy age 12; brother Ralph J Chrane age 9.
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