Evelyn Irene Cockrell Crandall, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on June 16, 2016. She was the second child of Janey Edna Exeter and Stanley Arthur Cockrell, born on June 28, 1923, in Pocatello, Idaho. During her early years the family lived in Idaho and Salt Lake City, Utah. Evelyn worked as a secretary during WWII then was called in 1946 to serve a full time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Southern States Mission. Upon her return she was employed with the church in the Administration Office, where she met Robert Earl Crandall. Married May 26, 1949 in the Salt Lake City Temple, they enjoyed over 67 years together. Mother was the heart of her home. Raising seven children, working tirelessly doing all the activities a homemaker of her era did. She served in numerous callings in the Yalecrest Ward including serving as Ward Relief Society President. Evelyn loved art and at the age of 63 obtained a BA degree from the University of Utah in Art with an emphasis in painting and drawing. Evelyn served by her husband's side, as secretary for the family business, church and civic responsibilities, mission mother in the Honolulu, Hawaii Mission (1972-1975) and in the Park Stake 10th Ward. She taught her children the meaning of Discipleship. Twenty-five of her children and grandchildren have served full time missions. Despite her recent physical limitations, Mother's strong character helped her succeed to take care of her husband until his death.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Robert Earl Crandall, Jr., sisters, brother and brothers-in-law Margaret and Neff Taylor, Dorothy and Ab Madsen, Stan Cockrell, Richard Crandall, Howard Crandall, Calvin Crandall and Darrell Tullis. Survived by her children Linda (Thom) Harrison, Diane (David) Epperson, Sandra (Mike) Tanner, Mary (Scott) Naegle, Nancy (Perry) Thomas, John (Leslie) Crandall; 34 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren, with more on the way. Also survived by sisters-in-law June O. Cockrell, Maurene Crandall, Dore Crandall, and Nancy C. Tullis. The family would like to thank Lesieli Moala, Leucia Martins, Daniele Finley, Regina Abreu, Camilla Martins, and Care Source.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, June 18, 2016, 11:00 a.m., at the Yalecrest 1st Ward, 1035 South 1800 East, Salt Lake City. Friends may call at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Ward. Interment at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Evelyn would encourage us to \"Love One Another.\"
