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Wayne Crane, 84, a resident of Belen, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 11, 2004. He was born in Douglas, Kansas on November 6, 1920. Wayne grew up in Albuquerque and attended Albuquerque High. He served in WWII in the Air Force, stationed in England and France, from 1942 to 1945. Wayne is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Jane Crane; four daughters, Peggy Vallejos and husband, Gene, Valeria Worden, Jeanie Hart and husband, Gary and Lela Brooks; one son, John Crane and wife, Cheryl; one brother, Ben Crane and wife, Nita; along with 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. Mr. Crane was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruth Crane; sister, Peggy Huckabay; and brother, Frank Crane. Wayne retired from the Carpenters Union #1094 in Oregon in 1983. He was a carpenter and a farmer who lived in Oregon and Idaho, then moved back to New Mexico where he lived in Belen. His hobby was repairing clocks. Wayne was a Christian who loved the Lord and loved listening to gospel hymns. He was a devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed. Services will be held Saturday, December 18, at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Saturday, one hour prior to service. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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