Leah Hunter Crandall
1921 - 2012
Leah Hunter Crandall, loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on December 16, 2012, surrounded by her family. Leah was born October 14, 1921, in Lehi, Utah, to Ebenezer John and Alvera Olivia Thomas Hunter. She attended schools in Provo, graduating from Provo High School. Leah married Ruel Edgar Crandall on November 21, 1944, in the Salt Lake Temple. Her life soon revolved around being a farmer's wife, a mother to their five daughters and one son, a cook, seamstress, and a wonderful example of love and service to her family and friends.
On January 24, 1966, a tragic accident took the lives of her husband, son Eric and daughter Julie. Faced with this heartbreak, Leah put her faith in the Lord and pulled her little family together. She worked as a secretary at Sage Creek and then Brookside Elementary School until she was 72 years of age. She also filled her time volunteering as a Pink Lady at UVRMC. She was a member of the Cultural Arts Club where she made many lasting friendships. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Leah was very active and served faithfully in many callings in the Primary, Young Women and Relief Society organizations. She also served many years as a worker in the Provo Utah Temple. Her greatest joy came from her children and extended family who love her deeply. Her influence over them is profound, and only becomes greater as they grow and raise children, utilizing all that she taught them through her love and example.
Survived by her children: Melanie (Lynn) Satterthwaite, Liberty, Utah; Christine (Richard) Thorpe, Mapleton, Utah; Linda (Calvin) Bird, Springville, Utah; Lesa (Eric) Hyer, Springville, Utah; brother, Art (Norma) Hunter, Sandy, Utah; sister-in-law, Carma Crandall Martin, Baltimore, Maryland; 18 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Julie Crandall; son Eric Hunter Crandall; her parents; and sister, Virginia Freestone Harbaugh.
Special thanks to her aide Shelly and Encompass Hospice staff for their loving care of our Mom.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Kolob 8th Ward Chapel | Springville, Utah
Arrangements By: Wheeler Mortuary
Interment: Evergreen Cemetery
Original obituary published by:
—The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 20 Dec 2012
1921 - 2012
Leah Hunter Crandall, loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on December 16, 2012, surrounded by her family. Leah was born October 14, 1921, in Lehi, Utah, to Ebenezer John and Alvera Olivia Thomas Hunter. She attended schools in Provo, graduating from Provo High School. Leah married Ruel Edgar Crandall on November 21, 1944, in the Salt Lake Temple. Her life soon revolved around being a farmer's wife, a mother to their five daughters and one son, a cook, seamstress, and a wonderful example of love and service to her family and friends.
On January 24, 1966, a tragic accident took the lives of her husband, son Eric and daughter Julie. Faced with this heartbreak, Leah put her faith in the Lord and pulled her little family together. She worked as a secretary at Sage Creek and then Brookside Elementary School until she was 72 years of age. She also filled her time volunteering as a Pink Lady at UVRMC. She was a member of the Cultural Arts Club where she made many lasting friendships. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Leah was very active and served faithfully in many callings in the Primary, Young Women and Relief Society organizations. She also served many years as a worker in the Provo Utah Temple. Her greatest joy came from her children and extended family who love her deeply. Her influence over them is profound, and only becomes greater as they grow and raise children, utilizing all that she taught them through her love and example.
Survived by her children: Melanie (Lynn) Satterthwaite, Liberty, Utah; Christine (Richard) Thorpe, Mapleton, Utah; Linda (Calvin) Bird, Springville, Utah; Lesa (Eric) Hyer, Springville, Utah; brother, Art (Norma) Hunter, Sandy, Utah; sister-in-law, Carma Crandall Martin, Baltimore, Maryland; 18 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Julie Crandall; son Eric Hunter Crandall; her parents; and sister, Virginia Freestone Harbaugh.
Special thanks to her aide Shelly and Encompass Hospice staff for their loving care of our Mom.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Kolob 8th Ward Chapel | Springville, Utah
Arrangements By: Wheeler Mortuary
Interment: Evergreen Cemetery
Original obituary published by:
—The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 20 Dec 2012
Leah Hunter Crandall
1921 - 2012
Leah Hunter Crandall, loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on December 16, 2012, surrounded by her family. Leah was born October 14, 1921, in Lehi, Utah, to Ebenezer John and Alvera Olivia Thomas Hunter. She attended schools in Provo, graduating from Provo High School. Leah married Ruel Edgar Crandall on November 21, 1944, in the Salt Lake Temple. Her life soon revolved around being a farmer's wife, a mother to their five daughters and one son, a cook, seamstress, and a wonderful example of love and service to her family and friends.
On January 24, 1966, a tragic accident took the lives of her husband, son Eric and daughter Julie. Faced with this heartbreak, Leah put her faith in the Lord and pulled her little family together. She worked as a secretary at Sage Creek and then Brookside Elementary School until she was 72 years of age. She also filled her time volunteering as a Pink Lady at UVRMC. She was a member of the Cultural Arts Club where she made many lasting friendships. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Leah was very active and served faithfully in many callings in the Primary, Young Women and Relief Society organizations. She also served many years as a worker in the Provo Utah Temple. Her greatest joy came from her children and extended family who love her deeply. Her influence over them is profound, and only becomes greater as they grow and raise children, utilizing all that she taught them through her love and example.
Survived by her children: Melanie (Lynn) Satterthwaite, Liberty, Utah; Christine (Richard) Thorpe, Mapleton, Utah; Linda (Calvin) Bird, Springville, Utah; Lesa (Eric) Hyer, Springville, Utah; brother, Art (Norma) Hunter, Sandy, Utah; sister-in-law, Carma Crandall Martin, Baltimore, Maryland; 18 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Julie Crandall; son Eric Hunter Crandall; her parents; and sister, Virginia Freestone Harbaugh.
Special thanks to her aide Shelly and Encompass Hospice staff for their loving care of our Mom.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Kolob 8th Ward Chapel | Springville, Utah
Arrangements By: Wheeler Mortuary
Interment: Evergreen Cemetery
Original obituary published by:
—The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 20 Dec 2012
1921 - 2012
Leah Hunter Crandall, loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on December 16, 2012, surrounded by her family. Leah was born October 14, 1921, in Lehi, Utah, to Ebenezer John and Alvera Olivia Thomas Hunter. She attended schools in Provo, graduating from Provo High School. Leah married Ruel Edgar Crandall on November 21, 1944, in the Salt Lake Temple. Her life soon revolved around being a farmer's wife, a mother to their five daughters and one son, a cook, seamstress, and a wonderful example of love and service to her family and friends.
On January 24, 1966, a tragic accident took the lives of her husband, son Eric and daughter Julie. Faced with this heartbreak, Leah put her faith in the Lord and pulled her little family together. She worked as a secretary at Sage Creek and then Brookside Elementary School until she was 72 years of age. She also filled her time volunteering as a Pink Lady at UVRMC. She was a member of the Cultural Arts Club where she made many lasting friendships. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Leah was very active and served faithfully in many callings in the Primary, Young Women and Relief Society organizations. She also served many years as a worker in the Provo Utah Temple. Her greatest joy came from her children and extended family who love her deeply. Her influence over them is profound, and only becomes greater as they grow and raise children, utilizing all that she taught them through her love and example.
Survived by her children: Melanie (Lynn) Satterthwaite, Liberty, Utah; Christine (Richard) Thorpe, Mapleton, Utah; Linda (Calvin) Bird, Springville, Utah; Lesa (Eric) Hyer, Springville, Utah; brother, Art (Norma) Hunter, Sandy, Utah; sister-in-law, Carma Crandall Martin, Baltimore, Maryland; 18 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Julie Crandall; son Eric Hunter Crandall; her parents; and sister, Virginia Freestone Harbaugh.
Special thanks to her aide Shelly and Encompass Hospice staff for their loving care of our Mom.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Kolob 8th Ward Chapel | Springville, Utah
Arrangements By: Wheeler Mortuary
Interment: Evergreen Cemetery
Original obituary published by:
—The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 20 Dec 2012
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