George Thomas Crane

George Thomas Crane passed away March 7, 2022.

George Crane was born November 6, 1928 in Nephi, Utah.  He was the youngest son of Heber Cyrus and Fern Riches Crane.  His Siblings are Florence Alice, Betty, and Jim.

He was educated in Nephi, Utah graduating from Juab High School.  His education began at Utah State University and then he attended veterinary school at Colorado State University.  He concluded his education with a master’s degree from Brigham Young University.

George was employed as a microbiologist for the Center for Disease Control in Greeley, Colorado and later at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints—serving  in ward and stake callings.    George served from 1949 to 1951 in the Eastern Canadian Mission.

Later, George served for 2 years in the US army.  During that time, he was an observer of the atomic test in Southern Nevada at which time he met his future wife Pamela Davis in Las Vegas Nevada.

George and Pam were married in the Saint George, Utah temple February 19, 1954.  They raised four children Barry, Cindy, Sue Ann, and Randy.  Later they were blessed with 14 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held Saturday, March 12^th at 10:00 a.m. at the Willow Bend ward building (980 N. Shepard Church Drive, Farmington, UT 84025).  A viewing will precede the service from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.

The family would like to thank all who helped with George’s care during the last stages of his life—especially members of the Willow Bend ward and the staff at the Villas at Baer Creek.  He shared fond memories of friends, neighbors, and medical professionals that attended to him.

In lieu of flowers, at George’s request, consider donating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Humanitarian Services.

For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be streamed live at 10:00 AM on Russon Mortuary and Crematory Facebook Page using the following link: https://www.facebook.com/russonmortuary

Services will also be streamed under this obituary beginning at 10:00 AM on Saturday.