William Dean Crandell went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2019. Dean was born on June 13, 1950 in Washington, D.C., to William Palmer Crandell and Martha Josephine Green Crandell. He graduated from Clemson University in 1972 with a degree in Geology. He served his country by enlisting in the Navy, serving 4 years active duty and then 19 years as a reservist, ending his career as a Captain. Dean was a geologist for US Forest Service, where he enjoyed the outdoors and searching for beautiful stones. He was a proud long-term member of the Spokane Valley Kiwanis and volunteered for United Way. He had a passion for golf, camping, spending time on the water, and watching cowboy movies.
He was proceeded in death by his parents and his baby sister, Debbie. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Richardson-Crandell and his children, Heather (Jeff) Havens, Chad (Lian) Roberts, Kimberley Crandell (David) Fitzgerald and Alli Crandell (Jen Boyle). He was a proud papa to 9 grandchildren who brought joy and happiness to his life.
A private inurnment will take place at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake, WA. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Shriners Hospital, Hospice of Spokane, or Spokane Valley Kiwanis Foundation.
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