Arvilla "Skip" Crane's Obituary
Arvilla "Skip" Crane passed away January 19, 2024 at New Haven Adult Foster Care in Lakeview, Michigan. She was born in Vestaburg in 1922 at her home where she was raised and attended Vestaburg Schools. Arvilla was employed at Hitachi Magnetics in Edmore, Michigan, but she loved people and was so easy to connect with, which is why she was employed by Maxfield's Restaurant for over 30 years as a waitress. Arvilla lived life to the fullest, but nothing made her happier than her family. She loved gardening, picking dandelions and loved God and served him at the Church of God in Edmore Michigan.
She is survived by her 4 children, Carolyn and (Allen) Sexton of Six Lakes, Michigan, Ronald Crane and Cherished friend, Christine of New Mexico, Ellen and (John) Bluem of Cedar Lake, Michigan, and Brian (Kim) Crane of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. She is also survived by her 2 sisters, Lorna Barnes of Edmore, Michigan and Connie LeFever of Lansing, Michigan. Arvilla also had 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 3 great- great- grandchildren.
Arvilla was preceded in death by her former husband, Glen; her parents, John and Lula (Searls) Keeler; 3 brothers, Bob, Rex, Harry; and 2 sisters, Norma and Kathy. Also preceding her in death was her grandson, Ryan Crane.
Funeral services will be held privately for the family at Brigham Funeral Chapel in Edmore Michigan.
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