Crane

Crane, Helen Iva Ranes Mrs. – Obituary

Helen Iva Ranes Crane, aged 80, passed away on June 21, 2005, in Baker City. Born to Fred and Iva Ranes, she grew up in Wallowa County and later lived in Sumpter and Baker City. Helen was married twice and worked in various roles, notably as a housekeeper at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital. She was an avid cook and enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing and horseback riding. She is survived by her three children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Helen will be buried in Lostine.

Biography of Julias A. Crane, M. D.

Julias A. Crane, M.D., born on January 21, 1846, in Ohio, was raised in a family deeply rooted in New England and the Baptist faith. Educated at the Charity Hospital Medical College, he began his medical career at the Iowa Hospital for the Insane before relocating to Santa Ana, California, in 1875. Prominent in local medical and civic affairs, Dr. Crane contributed to the establishment of the Orange County Medical Association and played a key role in promoting Santa Ana’s development. He married Mary A. Schenck in 1882, remaining actively engaged in community matters throughout his life.

Biographical Sketch of Thomas Crane

Thomas Crane, born on March 25, 1844, in the Isle of Man, immigrated to America at age eleven after his father’s death. He settled in Iowa in 1877, bringing minimal possessions but establishing a successful farm in Maple Township. Crane became a prominent veterinary surgeon, dehorning the first 6,000 cattle in the area. He married Elizabeth Jones in 1864 and they had eight children. Crane actively participated in his community as a School Board member and Township Trustee.

Biographical Sketch of William Crane

William Crane, born on May 16, 1841, on the Isle of Man, was the son of a British soldier who died young from cholera. He married Margaret Bolt and moved to Ida County, Iowa, in 1884 after living in Jones County for 30 years. Crane purchased a 160-acre farm in Corwin Township and fathered ten children. He was also involved in local education as a member of the School Board, reflecting his commitment to community and family.