Elizabeth Thayer Crane
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Sex: FAKA: Betty
Individual Information
Birth Date: 5 Sep 1922 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Christening: Death: 1 Jun 2020 - Poplarville, Pearl River, Mississippi, United States ( at age 97) Burial: 4 Jun 2020 - St. Patrick Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Cause of Death: Find A Grave ID: 226950517
Parents
Father: George Edmund Crane Mother: Gretchen Mary Thayer
Spouses and Children
1. *Charles Shelby DeimelFind A Grave ID: 89785609 Marriage: 10 May 1960 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Marriage Notes
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964
NameCharles Shelby Deimel
GenderMale
Marriage DateMay 1960
Marriage PlaceNew Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
SpouseElizabeth Thayer Crane
Gender Female
Per Louisiana, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1718-1925
NameC S Deimel
GenderMale
RaceWhite or Mexican (White)
Marriage Date10 May 1960
Marriage PlaceJefferson, Louisiana, USA
SpouseE T Crane
Gender Female
Certificate Number1??
Notes
General:
Per 1930 US Census: 4/2/1930, 7741 South Claiborne, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
M. Judson Crane is the 32 year old white male head of household, who owns his home valued at $10,500, and a radio set. Born in Louisiana, as were his parents, he works as a floor broker for the cotton exchange. He is a WW veteran. His wife is 26 year old Lucie Crane, born in Louisiana , as were her parents. When they first got married, Judson was 24 and Lucie was 18. They have 2 sons, both born in Louisiana, both attending school: 7 year old M. Judson Crane, Jr.; 6 year old Fred Crane.
Living next door at 2419 Burdette street is his brother's family -
George Crane is the 36 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $42.50 per month, and owns a radio set. Born in Mississippi, George is manager for a brokerage company. He is a WW veteran. He is married to 33 year old Gretchen Crane, who was born in Louisiana, her father in New York, her mother in Louisiana. They have 5 children, all born in Louisiana: 8 year old son, George Crane, Jr, attends school; 7 year old daughter, Betty Crane, attends school; 6 year old daughter, Gretchen Crane, attends school; 5 year old daughter, Dorothy Crane; and 2 year 11 month old son Raymond Crane.
Per 1940 US Census 4/8/1940 7927 Burthe St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
George E. Crane is the 46 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $37 a month. He was born in Mississippi, but all other family members were born in Louisiana. All lived in this same house in 1935. Educated through 1 year of high school, he works as assistant manager of a broker office, working 44 hours last week, and in 52 weeks of work earned $2400 in 1939. His wife, 43 year old Gretchen Crane, was educated through 1 year of high school, does home housework. George E. Crane Jr. is their 18 year old son, educated through 4 years of high school, works as an advertising clerk for wholesale cotton products, working 44 hours last week, and in 52 weeks of work earned $595 in 1939. Betty Crane, their 17 year old daughter, was educated through 4 years of high school and attends school. Gretchen Crane is their 16 year old daughter, educated through 2 years of high school, attends school. Dorothy Crane is their 15 year old daughter, educated through 1 year of high school, attends school. Raymond Crane, their 12 year old son, was educated through 5th grade and attends school. Robert Crane, their 9 year old son, was educated through 3rd grade and attends school.
Per Findagrave
Elizabeth Thayer "Betty" Crane Deimel
Birth 5 Sep 1922 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death 1 Jun 2020 (aged 97) Poplarville, Pearl River County, Mississippi, USA
Burial Saint Patrick Cemetery #2 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Plot Sect 22, Lot 68, St Peter Ave
Memorial ID 226950517
Elizabeth Deimel Obituary
Elizabeth "Betty" Crane Deimel, 97, died Monday, June 1, 2020 at her home in Poplarville, MS. Betty, as she was known to friends and family, was the beloved wife of the late Charles S. Deimel. She is survived by her son David and his wife Donna, granddaughter Lauren and grandson Bobby. Betty was born September 5, 1922 in New Orleans to the late George Crane and Gretchen Thayer Crane. Preceded in death by her siblings Raymond, George and Bob Crane Gretchen Werner and Dorothy Lindsley. She will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and friends.
Betty became the first person to call in a weather report to local station Fox 8. She was also a garage sale devotee.
The family will have a private service Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 12:15 pm in the J. Garic Schoen Chapel of Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home. Interment to follow in St. Patrick #2 Cemetery. Arrangements by Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Condolences may be left at www.schoenfh.com. For those who are unable to attend due to city restrictions for COVID 19, the service will be live streamed. Please go to www.schoenfh.com and click the view button in Mrs. Deimel's tribute.
Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2020.
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