Marcia Lynn Crane

DECLO - Marcia Lyn Mendenhall Crane, age 52, of Declo, passed away at her home after a long battle with lung cancer on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015.

Marcia was born on July 14, 1963, to James and Sherry Hilton Mendenhall in Corvallis, Ore. She moved to Paul, Idaho, at the age of five. She attended schools in Heyburn and Rupert, and graduated from Minico High School in 1981. She graduated from Ricks College and later attended BYU and ISU.

Marcia married her high school sweetheart, Roger Crane, in the Logan Utah LDS Temple on Sept. 20, 1984. They were blessed with three children, her pride and joy.

Marcia had a passion for learning and was an avid reader. She loved to knit and crochet and blessed many with her handmade scarves, hats, blankets and soaps.

Marcia was a lifelong and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as an organist, Primary pianist, Primary teacher, visiting teacher, Young Women leader, and various other callings. She also successfully completed the handcart pioneer trek in Wyoming, despite physical challenges.

Marcia was preceded in death by her father, James Mendenhall; sister-in-law, Janet Bair; and brother-in-law, Warren Crane.

She is survived by her husband, Roger; children, Andrew (Haley) Crane of Perry, Utah, Tasheena (James) Barrett of Declo, and Lincoln Crane, who is currently serving a mission in Arcadia, Calif.; two grandsons, Owen Barrett and Joey Barrett (the cutest baby in the world according to Grammy); her mother, Sherry Mendenhall of Paul; brother, Michael Mendenhall of Salt Lake City, Utah; sister, Mary (Cody) Davis of Paul; sister, May Lyn Mendenhall of Twin Falls; sister, Meredith (Tim) Brown of Twin Falls; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Weston) Hawkes of Oakley; sister-in-law, Ruth (Dave) Hansen of Riverton, Utah; brother-in-law, Russell and Bonnie Bair of Declo; sister-in-law, Sara and Calvin White of Wenatchee, Wash.; as well as many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed.

The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving kindness and support of the staff at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Cassia Regional Medical Center, Horizon Home Health & Hospice, as well as kind neighbors, family, and friends who helped Marcia and her family in the course of her battle with lung cancer.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the Raft River LDS Church, 2551 E. 300 S., Declo, with Bishop Mike Garner officiating. Burial will follow at the Raft River Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from noon until 12:45 p.m. Friday at the church.