Arthur “Danny” Crandall of Hermiston died on Jan. 20, 2021 at the age of 90.
He was born on Aug. 5, 1930 in La Grande to Arthur and Anonia Wiles Crandall.
In his early years he lived in Baker City, where he attended elementary school. He later moved with his family to Pendleton, where he graduated from high school in the class of 1949. He was united in marriage to Marian Chase in Vancouver, Wash. on July 1, 1950.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge he returned to Pendleton, where he lived for several years. He moved his family to Umatilla in 1975, where he lived until the mid-1990s. He worked as a beverage distributor for Graybeal Distributing in Hermiston until retiring in the mid-1990s. He and his wife Marian then moved to Lincoln City for eight years before settling in Milton-Freewater. He had lived in the Hermiston area for the past four years.
Danny was an avid reader and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was a member of the Eagles lodges in both Hermiston and Lincoln City.
He is survived by daughter, Lorna (Jack) Westlund; a son, Dan (Candi) Crandall; sister-in-law, Dea Chase; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and extended family members; and a special thanks to niece Carol (Mike) Lundell for the care they have given.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian and grandsons, Jordan Crandall and Ryan Bailey.
At his request, no services are planned.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
