TRAVERSE CITY — Frederick L. Crandall, 87, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.Frederick was born on Friday, June 13, 1924, to the late Clyde and Mary (Sheren) Crandall in Newaygo. Frederick entered into marriage with the former Gloria M. Munro on April 14, 1947, in San Francisco, Calif.Frederick was a member of the Local Carpenter's Union #202 since 1965. Fred was still an active part of the Masons, he was past master for Lodge #222, and also a member of James E. Dillon Lodge #466, Mesick. Fred was a Shriner and past president as well as part of the Eastern Star, Royal Arch Masons, Commandery 41, Consistory Scottish Rite, Eagles and life member of the VFW Cherryland Post #2780. In years past, Fred was involved in Boy Scouts, assistant children's chairman for Saladin Shrine, arranging and handling travel for impaired children to Shriners Hospital in Chicago and Grand Rapids. Fred served for the Board of General Purposes District #28 of Michigan Masons for eight years and was an honorary member of Empire Lodge #597.Frederick is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gloria M. Crandall, of Traverse City; his son, Frederick L. (Rhonda) Crandall Jr.; daughters, Gloria (Dan) Ockert and Cynthia Hall; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; his brother, Charles L. (Helen) Crandall; as well as many other loving family members and friends.Frederick was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Orian; and three sisters, Marvel, Bertha and Letha.Visitation for friends and family will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2012, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012, also at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with Tim Moeggenberg officiating. Graveside committal services will be held in Bingham Township Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association.Please share thoughts with the family at Fred's online guestbook at
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family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.