BORN

1953

DIED

2019

Alan Crandall Obituary

Alan Crandall of Glendale, AZ passed away on August 20, 2019. Alan was born in Mason MI on August 15, 1953. Alan fought a courageous battle for 9 years from Posterior Cortical Atrophy, one of the rare conditions on the dementia spectrum.

Alan lived in Durango for 30 years and worked for Jackson David Bottling Company and Four Corners Distributing. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Animas Fire District for 15 years. He moved to Fredericksburg VA in 2002 and continued his career with another beverage company. Alan enjoyed traveling to some of the historical sights in Virginia and snapping photos along the way. His fondest memories were of the weekend camping trips with his dad exploring the desert in all its glory.

Alan had a beautiful soul and was a loving husband, stepfather, and son, he will be missed by all the friends he met along his way.

Alan is survived by his wife, Nancy of Glendale AZ, and his parents Glen and Janette Crandall of Farmington, NM. Preceded in death by his stepson Brian Wine.

Cremation will occur and there will be no services at this time. Memorials or donations can be made to Mountain View Hospice, 8263 W Thunderbird Rd, Ste 120, Peoria, AZ 85381. Alan Crandall

Published by The Durango Herald on Aug. 22, 2019.
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Sorry for your loss Jan and Glen.

Cathy Jaap

August 28, 2019

Alan was not only my friend, but my brother. Will always have fond memories of Four Corners Distributing as well as the years we lived together as roommates. Nancy our heart is with you, Alan is on the ultimate journey, see you again my sweet friend...

Janet Reynolds

August 26, 2019

This is such a sad surprise. My heart goes out to Nancy, Glen and Jan. I wish I could be with you, as you have helped me through the years.
My love and blessings,

Lulu Mae (Sue) Hess

August 25, 2019

This was such a sad surprise. My heart goes out to Nancy,Glen and Jan. I wish I could be there to be with you, as you have helped me through the years. My love and blessings.

Lulu Mae (Sue) Hess

August 25, 2019

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