Clarence E. Craun

1937 - 2016

Clarence E. Craun obituary, 1937-2016, Las Vegas, NV

BORN

1937

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Palm Eastern Mortuary & Cemetery

7600 S Eastern Ave

Las Vegas, Nevada

Clarence Craun Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 18, 2016.

Craun, Clarence E., 78, passed away March 17, 2016 in Las Vegas, NV. Born in 1937 in Burlington, WI, Clarence was orphaned in childhood. He married Ardith Katherine Priest (Pat) and they moved to Las Vegas in 1973. In that year, they were hired to be the residential caretakers of Saint Anne Parish and Saint Anne Catholic School; this began what would become Clarence’s 43 years of dedicated service at Saint Anne’s. After Clarence’s wife died in 1986, he continued to serve at Saint Anne’s as caretaker, security person, and school crossing guard until illness prevented him from continuing this work late last year. Clarence is survived by his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. And Clarence will always be remembered with love by the hundreds of children, students and alumni of Saint Anne School, his home and his family for 43 years, and by all the priests and the parish, school, and catechetical staff with whom he served. In 1993, through the television show “Unsolved Mysteries”, Clarence was reunited with his brothers and sisters from whom he had been separated 50 years earlier. After that reunion, he would visit his family annually each July. Visitation for Clarence will be Monday, March 28, 2016 from 5 to 8 PM, with Rosary to be prayed at 6 PM, at Palm Eastern Mortuary, 7600 S Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89123. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Saint Anne Church, 1901 S Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89104, on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 10 AM with graveside to follow at Palm Valley View Cemetery, 7600 S Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89123 at Noon. A luncheon for Clarence will be held at the Ghanem Center of Saint Anne School at 1:15 PM following his burial. In lieu of flowers, donations in Clarence’s memory may be made to Saint Anne Catholic School for the Craun Hall school expansion.

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March 12, 2019

Student

Andrei Del Rosario

Clarence was a devoted individual at Saint Anne School. I remember him as the man who helped me crossed the street from school to church throughout my Saint Anne school years. He will always be remembered.

April 9, 2016

Andrei Delrosario

He Will be Forever within our hearts...

March 28, 2016

he will be missed by all, we shall remember him at all crosswalks of life. thanks for you dedication to all. Peace

March 28, 2016

Jacob Celena & Miguel Casillas

Dear Sweet Clarence,
May you rest in peace.
So Honored to have known you.
Love and Prayers to you and your Family.
You will be Truly Missed
❤❤❤❤

March 28, 2016

Clarence not only worked at St. Anne's, He embodied the Spirit of St. Anne's!! We would always talk in the morning, and sometimes we would even stop traffic momentarily while he safely got us across the street. He always had a kind word and an easy smile. His departure from this world is a great loss for all of us who knew him, but he is in Heaven now, where I know He has already gotten his wings. You will be missed Clarence.

The Gonzalez family: German, Miriam, and German Roberto Gonzalez

March 27, 2016

my dear clarbo oh how I will miss you so!Love you Clarbo! Becky

March 25, 2016

The Black Family

I remember hearing about the show and all about his family. Thanks to Clarence all our children knew the importance of using a crosswalk, he kept everyone safe on Bonita Ave. Our condolences to his family on the loss of a wonderful man.

Scott, LuLu, Phillip & Patrick

March 23, 2016

Mrs. Adrian Taylor-Allen

Rest in Peace Clarence. Although we just met this school year, I immediately saw your dedication and love for St. Anne School and parish community. You will be missed. I know you are in heaven, guiding those angels across the sky safely.

March 23, 2016

stephanie troglin

love you uncle clarence what a wonderful reunion you all are having!!!! love your sister maries daughter stephanie troglin

March 23, 2016

Susan Kring

Although my children now have children of their own, we still have fond memories of Clarence. He was a gentle soul and took such great care of the school and the children. Rest in peace Clarence. You are now reunited with Pat for eternity. We will always remember you.

March 23, 2016

Susan McDonald

Clarence- You will be forever in my heart, thoughts and prayers. You are a part of my family and I will miss you dear friend. Sympathy to your family and prayers for the Saint Anne Catholic School family

March 22, 2016

FRAN WINDER

WE WILL MISS YOU, MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

FRAN WINDER AND JAMES MEDLEY

March 22, 2016

DIANA WINDER

CLARENCE WAS A PART OF MY FAMILY'S LIVES SINCE I WAS 2 YEARS OLD... YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED AND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS!!

WITH LOVE,
THE WINDER FAMILY AND THE HEDGEMAN FAMILY

March 18, 2016

NINA CHASE

ALWAYS IN OUR PRAYERS OF APPRECIATION...WE WERE BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN YOU...NINA CHASE AND FAMILY.

March 18, 2016

YOU WILL BE MISSED....
WE LOVE YOU..

FOREVER IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS..

The Stewart Family
Al, Charisse, Shea, and Quin

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Memorial Events
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Mar

28

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Palm Eastern Mortuary & Cemetery

7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123

Mar

28

Rosary

6:00 p.m.

Palm Eastern Mortuary & Cemetery

7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123

Mar

29

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Saint Anne Church

1901 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV

Mar

29

Graveside service

1:15 p.m.

Palm Eastern Mortuary & Cemetery

7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123

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7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123

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