William G. Crane Bainbridge Island, Washington Obituary

William G. Crane

Dr. William G Crane passed on September 8, 2020 in his home on Bainbridge Island surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 25 ,1942. He was a devoted husband to Bettyanne, married for 56 years and together 60 years. Together they had six beautiful children Colleen, Billy, Tommy, Heather, Jon, and Meghan. Grandfather to Tommy Jr., Jessica, Kelly, Clare, Sean, Anna, and Liam, Great-grandfather to Rohen, Kaden and Ashlyn. Bill dedicated his life to helping and serving others. He was an educator for 43 years, Dean of faulty, head of guidance, taught earth sciences, physics, math, and history. He will be remembered by students and colleagues for a lifetime because of his enthusiasm to share knowledge and to inspire young minds. Bill was a collector of books and spent so much of his time dedicated to scholarly pursuits and furthering his life long education. He was an avid runner, and committed to healthy living. Bill was a man of action. He lived with intention, purpose and put those things he valued into practice. Most of all he was truly loving, he loved his wife and family dearly and made a meaningful impact on all those around him. His kindness, understanding and compassion radiated his being. He was a positive force and made any situation that was troublesome an opportunity to learn and grow. Bill loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor. Bill will be so deeply missed, may he now reside at peace in the cosmos and offer his guidance from above. A celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date. In leu of flowers please donate to one of these organizations. https://www.king.org (98.1 Fm Seattle Classical Radio) https://www.cff.org. (Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ) https://www.amnh.org (The American Museum of Natural History) https://www.mysticseaport.org (The Mystic Seaport) Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
April 25, 1942 - September 8, 202004/25/194209/08/2020
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Bettyanne Crane
February 21, 2023
I always remember the day I married you, Billy Crane.........the best day of my life. Love you always sweetie.......I miss you so so much......Love, Bettyanne
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Bettyanne Crane
January 30, 2023
He was such a good man.......the best husband and dad.......xoxo
Love you always,
Bettyanne
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January 6, 2021
Because of. I have found a great love.....right now counts forever

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Bettyanne Crane (wife)
October 13, 2020
Billy Crane I met you when I was 16 and was w 17......about six weeks later he asked me to marry him......we got married 4 years later......I love him so so much.....and will never stop loving him......
Meghan Tamasco
September 24, 2020
I remember in my high school days when I first met my best friend Meghan and her AWESOME parents! Mr.Crane was such a calm, funny and incredibly well read (I’ve never seen so many books in one place in my life!) My adopted parents 😉 that I am forever grateful entered in... Continue Reading
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Liam and Herbo
September 24, 2020
Sent with love and remembrance, of our beloved Pop! Love you guys so much and wish I could be out there to give everyone a big Crane style hug!
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Saffronia Baldwin
September 23, 2020
I will never forget New Jersey Bill Crane. I am also from New Jersey and we enjoyed having that, among other things, in common. Bill was undoubtedly one of the kindest, most gentle and intelligent people I have ever known. People in the program always felt safe with him ... Continue Reading
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Stephanie Yanci
September 18, 2020
Dear Betty Anne: You are in my thoughts, and I wish you peace and strength. Please accept my sincerest condolences,
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Stephanie Yanci
September 18, 2020
Dear Crane Family: I send you thoughts of peace and comfort as you remember your beloved husband, dad, and "Pop", My deepest sympathy,

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