Obituary of Kelly D. Crandall

Kelly D. Crandall, 60, of Monticello, IN (formerly of Colorado Springs, CO) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.  He was born on March 6, 1963 in Provo, UT to Kent C. and Patsy A. [Mahoney] Crandall.  Kelly graduated in 1981 from West High School in Sioux City, IA.  He attended BYU for a year and later graduated from Texas Tech University in 1995.  On December 12, 2015, he married Melody A. Coggins at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. 

Kelly was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  He served a two year mission for the Church in Quebec, Canada.  Kelly worked as a solutions engineer for Verizon Business for many years.

Kelly was an avid woodworker, reader, and writer. He loved the outdoors, especially the mountains of Utah.  He enjoyed coaching Jeff’s sports teams as well as sharing music with Claire.  His dogs Aspen and Mia were his constant companions.  Kelly was always helping others and lived to make life better for those he loved. 

He is survived by:

Melody A. Crandall, Monticello, IN Wife

Amy D. (David) MacKay, Seattle, WA Daughter

Jeffrey D. (Jessica) Crandall, Sandy, UT Son

Claire J. (Joshua) Pugmire, Provo, UT Daughter

Elyse A. (Brandon) Williams, Winamac, IN Step Daughter

Ian C. (Megan) Coggins, Denver, CO Step Son

Kelsey R. (Kurtis) Erb, Francesville, IN Step Daughter

Naomi V. Crandall, Granddaughter

Lily A. Williams, Granddaughter

Israel O. Williams, Grandson

Jude B. Williams, Grandson

Uriah D. Williams, Grandson

Evelynn R. Coggins, Granddaughter

Elliott R. Coggins, Grandson

Jaden A. Erb, Granddaughter

Braden G. Erb, Grandson

Kylie R. Erb, Granddaughter

Kinsley G. Erb, Granddaughter

Munif Kader Chowdhury, Foreign Exchange Son

Matviy Kotolyk, Foreign Exchange Son

Liam Bothmer, Foreign Exchange Son

Maksym Nikulin, Foreign Exchange Son

Kent C. Crandall, Sioux City, IA Father

Ann (Terry) Homer, Richmond, IN Sister

Steve Crandall, Omaha, NE Brother

Sharon (Dave) Hill, St. Charles, IA Sister

Marcia Crandall, Des Moines, IA Sister

Reed (Kim Benton) Crandall, Sioux City, IA Brother

Brian Crandall, Sioux City, IA Brother

Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Patsy Crandall, Mother

Alice Crandall, Step Mother

Colleen Crandall, Sister

Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.

Visitation will be from 4-8 PM EST Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM EST Friday, December 1, 2023 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.

Online Condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.