[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 66 (Thursday, April 28, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E615]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF STEVE W. CRANDALL

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2016

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Steve W. Crandall, who 
passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 24, 
2015. Steve served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War on 
the USS Sperry. After his service, Steve met his first wife Carol and 
they had two sons together, Steven and Shane. In 1976, Steve married 
his lifelong partner Cathy. Together, they raised Michael, Steven, and 
Scot.
   Steve loved sports and being outdoors. Steve enjoyed fishing, 
hunting, boating and camping with his family. Steve played softball, 
bowled in leagues and won a couple golf tournaments through Raley's. 
Steve enjoyed volunteering his time coaching little league and always 
encouraged his boys in sports.
   Through the years, Steve worked hard for his family. Steve worked 
for the Retail Clerks Union for over 20 years, was a co-owner of Aqua 
Magic, a carpet cleaning and restoration business and a garbage man 
with Recology until he was diagnosed with diabetes in 1999. Steve had 
many medical struggles through the rest of his years but he was always 
happy to see you and his positive personality was impossible to miss.
   Steve's sanctuary was at the golf course. Thereafter, he worked at 
Green Tree Golf Club for approximately 12 years. Steve cherished his 
time there. Whether it was spending time with his friends, driving his 
beloved dog Sam around in the cart, teaching his sons and grandsons how 
to golf, or of course, working on the Course, he loved every day.
   Steve always wanted to make you smile. We will miss his ``slightly 
exaggerated'' stories and his tall tales. We will miss the way he lit 
up a room when he walked in. We will miss his kind and generous heart.
   Steve was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Iva Lee 
Crandall. Steve is survived by his loving wife Cathy, his sons Michael, 
Steve, Scot, Shane and their families. Sister Debbe Allen, four nieces 
and their families, as well as a dear ``Papa'' to nine Grandchildren.

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