Sondra Crandell

Sondra Atwood Crandell, age 78 of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully in her home 15 July 2018 surrounded by loving family members. She was born 2 August 1939 in San Bernardino, CA to Albert Benton Atwood & Anita Richardson Atwood.

Sondra grew up and attended schools in Mesa, AZ and graduated from Mesa High School in 1957. 2 May 1958 Sondra married her childhood sweetheart, Donovan Crandell, in the Mesa, AZ LDS Temple. They recently celebrated their 60 th wedding anniversary.

Sondra was blessed with many talents that she shared with everyone around her. She truly tried to be an instrument in God’s hands on a daily basis by loving and serving those around her.

During her lifetime she held many callings in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Callings that included: Primary Teacher, Primary Chorister, Primary President, Young Women’s President, Relief Society President, Choir Director and Stake Primary President. Those who know her lover her and her ability to care for all around her. She truly was a disciple of Christ.

Sondra leaves behind her eternal companion Donovan Crandell, children: Becky Folkman (Cache), Amy Chandler (Doug), Donovan Bert Crandell, William Todd Crandell (Tiffani), 22 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Sondra was proceed in death by her father, Albert Benton Atwood, mother, Anita Richardson Atwood and daughter, Vicki Crandell Fletcher.

A visitation will be held Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85213. Memorial services will be held Friday, July 20, 2018 at 10:00AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mountain Vista Ward, 6655 E. Preston St., Mesa, AZ 85215.