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CRANE Wanda Lee Freeman Crane peacefully passed away on April 30, 2011 at the age of 83. She was born on September 13, 1927 in Cache, Oklahoma. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Russ Crane. She is survived by her son, Don Crane; and daughters Julia Crane McArthur and Cherry Crane Stengel. She was blessed with nine grandchildren: Jack, Romy, Matthew, Nathan, Janna, Tim, Andrew, Charles, and Deanna. Her blessings continued with six great grandchildren: Kyle, Karlie, Jake, John, James, and Meredith. She is also survived by a sister, Reatha Freeman Day Pottsville, AR and sister-in-laws Alta Day Freeman Corpus Christi, TX and Ellafare Crane. Wanda worked for Ralph Stone Office Machines for two years during World War II. Starting as an office clerk, she recognized the opportunity for womenï¿½s advancement in the field of management and was quickly promoted to office manager. After successfully operating two home-based businesses, Wanda sought the challenges and benefits of a civil service career at Kelly Air Force Base beginning in 1954. Working in the Supply and Transportation Department during the Vietnam War, her service played a vital role toward attainment of our Nationï¿½s objectives for peace and security of our free world. She retired in 1984 after having proudly served 30 years for the United States Air Force. She will always be remembered as a beautiful lady who loved her family and had a kind and generous heart, always putting others before herself. We will miss hearing her say ï¿½I love you, honey.ï¿½ Visitation will begin on Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 6:00 ï¿½ 8:00 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, 1700 S.E. Military Drive. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with her nephew; Rev. Larry Freeman officiating. Interment will follow at San Jose Burial Park. Please remember one of her favorite scriptures. John 3:16- ï¿½For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.ï¿½ For personal acknowledgment you may sign the guest book at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section.

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Wanda Lee Crane

September 13, 1927 - April 30, 2011