Ardys B. Crane

Salina, Utah - Catherine Ardys Burr Crane, age 96, of Salina, our beloved and courageous mother returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father, January 15, 2007 in Bountiful, Utah. She was born September 3, 1910 in Emery, Utah, a daughter of Gilbert Morse and Catherine Luella Olsen Burr. She married Farrell Frost Crane, June 1, 1933 in Salina, Utah. He died November 3, 1983. Ardys is survived by her children: Kathryn C. and Preston Jensen of Bountiful; Howard B. Crane of Roy; 7 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Ted and Gennie Burr of Salina; step-brothers: Glen Palmer of Salina and Doug Palmer. She was preceded in death by her husband; three daughters: Kendall, twins Julie Ann and Judy Molene; her parents; two brothers: Morse Burr and Lee Burr; a sister, Beth Jackson and one granddaughter, Roe Ann Jeppson. It is often said of great women, that their love of family, friends and the Lord reaches far beyond this life. Mother was one of these great women. She had such a capacity for joy and happiness. She saw only the good in everyone. We all loved her so much and always felt her home was a safe haven. God took the warmth of a summer sun, The generous soul of nature, The majesty of a tree, The calm of a quiet sea. Then God combined these qualities. His masterpiece was now complete. He lovingly called her Mother. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 19, 2007 at 12 Noon in the Salina LDS Stake Center, 98 West 400 North in Salina. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home, 150 East Main Street in Salina, Thursday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. or at the Stake Center Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Salina Eastside Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield, Salina and Gunnison, Utah.