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Donna M. Crane
Born: 2/12/1933
Died: 3/4/2023
Age: 90
Community: Flint, MI
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Donna M. Crane, of Flint, Michigan, age 90, departed from her earthly life on Saturday, March 4, 2023, with her family by her side.
Donna was born in Flint, Michigan on February 12, 1933, to Albert and Beatrice Mattison. She was a lifelong resident of Flint Township, a 1950 graduate of Utley High School (go Elks!) and a proudly devoted defender of her home town, Flint, Michigan.
She married Richard S. Crane on April 7, 1951. He preceded her in death on December 2, 1985. Together they raised four children, Jay (Leisa) Crane, Janel (Michael) Travis, Joy (Ray) Epperson and Jerry (Maria) Crane. Their children are unanimous in their belief that they had the best parents in all of the world!
Following the loss of her husband, Donna fiercely forged ahead and lived a full, active and independent life. Ever devoted to her family she was a constant presence in their lives be they live near or far. She was the proud Grandma Donna to Sarah, Jayme, Jared, Brett, Megan, Brandon, Keri, Adam, and Jackson and Great Grams to ten great grandchildren. Additionally, she was a devoted member of Hope United Methodist church, an avid bowler, volunteer, gardener, small business owner, and friend to many fortunate people.
Donna was preceded in death by her three sisters, Betty (Gene) Walker, Margaret (James) Runyan, and Shirley (Frank) Hastedt. The four daughters of Albert and Beatrice Mattison shared a bond forged by growing up in a loving household during the great depression and World War II. Individually and collectively, they were a force to be reckoned with. They must have caused quite a stir at Utley High School!
Donna’s granddaughter and the family’s angel, Kyle Eileen Hart preceded her in death. Her family finds solace in knowing the two of them are together giggling and laughing.
At Donna’s request cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11:00am, at Hope United Methodist Church, 4467 Beecher Rd. Flint, Michigan. The family looks forward to greeting visitors at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to the Hart/Lage Endowment Music Fund, G-3475 W. Court St., Flint, MI 48532. Checks should be made to the Carman-Ainsworth Education Foundation with Hart/Lage Endowment written on the memo line.
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Hope United Methodist Church
G-4467 Beecher Road
Flint, MI 48532Get a Map to this location...
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