Albert Loren Crandle

CRANDLE, Albert Loren Albert Loren Crandle, age 74, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus with family and friends present on July 25, 2012. Albert worked as a Tool and Die Maker for 34 years. His greatest joy was found in his love for family and friends. In retirement, he devoted much of his time volunteering to visit the sick and help with their needs. He was involved for many years with Friendship ministry, which is a ministry to special needs adults and children. He used his own struggle with an injury from his childhood as a testimony to those struggling with a disability. He is known for his sense of humor and kind disposition. One of his friends recently said "Al was a friend to everyone". He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy Derrick Crandle; sons, Jeffrey Laura Crandle and Darren Chris Crandle; sister, Grace John Atchinson; sister-in-law, Bonnie Tony Palazzolo; eight grandchildren, Chelsea, Lindsey, Joshua, Lucas, Evan, Lauren, Hannah and Emma Crandle. He was preceded in death by brother, Don Crandle and sister, Helen Barker. Friends may visit with the family from 1-4 PM on Sunday, July 29, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. Funeral services for Albert will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 30, Albert and Nancy's 52nd anniversary at Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 Northampton Road. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Westwood CRC Friendship ministry or food pantry, Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods Byron Center.