John Allen Crandall

John Allen Crandall, 88, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on November 30, 2025.

He was born on September 26, 1937, and was the youngest of six children born to Paul and Barbara Allen Crandall.

John was born and raised in Mesa, AZ. He attended Mesa schools from kindergarten through his graduation from Mesa High School. During his years at Mesa High School and beyond, he worked alongside his father and brothers on the family farm. Following graduation, he attended both ASU and BYU for one year each before serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Pacific Northwest.

Upon returning home from his mission, John returned to BYU to continue his education. He then shifted his vocational interests from agriculture to pre-dental studies. While at BYU, he met and dated Marilyn Cameron of Los Angeles, California. They were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple. Together, they moved to San Francisco, where he attended the University of California School of Dentistry.

After completing dental school, John and Marilyn returned to Mesa, where he established a dental practice and served his patients for forty years. Mesa was also where they raised their six children, fulfilled church responsibilities, and contributed to their community. John served on the Mesa School Board, was a member of the Mesa Rotary Club, and served on the Mesa Community Council.

John enjoyed playing golf, camping, baking, traveling, walking most mornings with friends, and taking classes at the Mesa Arts Center. Above all, he treasured time spent with Marilyn and their children.

After retiring, John and Marilyn enjoyed traveling, and cherished time spent with their children and grandchildren. They accepted two calls to serve Church missions in England. They also served as temple workers in the Mesa Temple.

John is survived by his wife, Marilyn, and their six children: Douglas (Shelli) of Fort Morgan, Colorado; Wayne (Susan) of Chandler; Sharon Crandall of Mesa; Glen (Rebecca) of Kaysville, Utah; Joyce Green (Kerry) of Mesa; and Charles (Erin) of Kaysville, Utah. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

A graveside interment will be held on Saturday, December 6, at 9:00 a.m. at the Mesa Cemetery.

The funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1911 N. 24th St., Mesa, AZ 85213

A reception for all who would like to visit with the family will take place immediately after the service.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.