Marjorie Crane Gerratt

BURLEY – Marjorie Crane Gerratt was born in Burley, Idaho, on May 24, 1937, to Elmer LeRoy and Mary Cottrell Crane. She passed away in her sleep the morning of Dec. 18, 2024.

She grew up in the Unity area and was the class president of Burley High School during her junior and senior years of school. Marjorie married her high school sweetheart and neighbor, Donald Rex Gerratt, on Nov. 9, 1955, in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple. This past November, they celebrated 69 years of marriage.

Her life was centered in the gospel of Jesus Christ and raising nine children on the dairy farm. She grew and preserved a large garden, quilted, and taught her children to play the piano. She was an accomplished pianist and organist and enjoyed sharing her talent with others. Marjorie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many church callings, Blazer Scouts being a particular favorite, and she served as the ward organist until earlier this year.

She loved to travel and experience the world. She hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon (and back up!) in her 50s and has traveled to many countries including China, Australia, Antarctica, Hong Kong, and Egypt.

She and Rex were mission leaders in the Philippines from 1996 until 1999. While there, she learned a new culture and loved the Filipinos with all her heart. It was with joy that she returned to the Philippines while Dad served in the Philippines Area Presidency from 2003 until 2007.

When they returned, Mom was called as the Matron of the Twin Falls Idaho Temple from 2007 until 2010. She loved the temple and getting to know the many sisters she served with. She continued to serve as a temple worker for many years.

Her love of family was felt by all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always remembering everyone’s birthday with a gift.

Marjorie is survived by her husband, Rex Gerratt; children, Mary Ann Clayton (Dan), Alan Gerratt (Kayla), Darlene Fish (Glen), Dale Gerratt (Becky), Carolyn Wood (Kevin), Lynn Gerratt (Shalawn), David Gerratt (Bonnie), Steven Gerratt (Michelle), and Donald Gerratt (Julie); 43 grandchildren; and 83 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Mary Crane; her seven siblings, Mildred Crane, Lynn Crane, Paul Crane, Elma Bowen, Mary Lou Funk, Calvin Crane and Dan Crane; and grandsons, Spencer Gerratt and John Clayton.

The family expresses their great love and appreciation to the many doctors, caregivers and hospice care that she received over this past year.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Burley 4th Ward, located at 515 E. 16th St., in Burley. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday, prior to the service, at the church.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/bCbQ736mAsQ.

Mom, you were the quiet strength and support in all of our lives. Thank you for all you have done for us and for showing us how to live loving, industrious, and Christ-centered lives. We love you!