Obituary of Beverly Joan Crandell

Mrs. Beverly Joan Crandell, 75, of 12144 Patterson Rd., Titusville died at 11:12 AM on Friday, June 10, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Crandell was born on June 29, 1935 at Titusville to the late Clifford and Marjorie Shorts Gustafson. She married Theodore E. Crandell on December 27, 1952 in Titusville. Mr. Crandell preceded her in death on November 18, 2004. She attended Titusville area schools. Mrs. Crandell was formerly employed by the Brown Thompson Newspaper in Union City and retired from Schwan’s Sales in Titusville. She enjoyed collecting Indian memorabilia, bears, riding 4-wheelers and snowmobiles. She spent much of her time outdoors, hunting, fishing, feeding the wildlife around her home and taking care of her cats while at her cottage in Mystic Park. She especially loved spending time with her family. Mrs. Crandell is survived by her daughter, Christine Snyder and companion Ron Zimoski of Cooperstown; four grandchildren, Kyle Snyder and wife Sherri of Ohio, Johnna Boughner and husband Gregory of Cochranton, Tyler Snyder and partner Chad Dumchuck of Drexel Hill, Avin Snyder and wife Sara of Pittsburgh; six great grandchildren, Yori Woodside, Jason Snyder, Dustin Snyder, Vincent Snyder, Danielle Snyder, and Tristan Boughner. She was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Madden. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM and attend the funeral service from the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Crawford County 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, PA 16354.