Denise Crandall

April 26, 1949 - August 11, 2019

Denise Brooks Crandall, 70 , passed away Sunday August 11, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. She was born on April 26, 1949 to Glen and Katie (Reed) Brooks in Mesa, Arizona. Denise attended Mesa and Lehi elementary schools, West Junior High and graduated from Westwood High School in 1967. She also attended BYU and Arizona State University. Her working career included Banking Management and Real Estate. She lived in Young, Arizona, a quiet community she dearly loved. Denise was a lifelong active member of the LDS Church, and held many positions which she truly enjoyed. She loved all venues of music. She was very talented in writing her own lyrics and songs, which she enjoyed playing on the guitar and piano. She had a beautiful singing voice, and loved to harmonize with her sisters. She also enjoyed being in various choirs. Denise is preceded in death by her father, Glen Brooks, mother, Katie Brooks, step mother Vera Brooks, sister Kathleen Glenda Brooks, and brother Reed Brooks. Survivors include husband David Crandall, brother Glen Brooks Jr. (Ron), sister-in-law Jane Brooks, sister Debbie Gillespie (Wes), sister Gayle Garfield, sister Linda Gibbens. Sons Travis White (Deanna), and Brandon White (Holly) and their father Larry White (Linda). Grandsons Trenton, Rielly, Bailey, Granddaughters Kara, Shaycee, Alexis, and Brenna, and great granddaughters Allie and Addelynn. Visitation and Funeral service will be held at Meldrum Mortuary Friday August 16th, 52 North Macdonald, Mesa, Arizona 85201. Family Viewing 8:00 a.m., Friend/Family Viewing 9:00 a.m. Funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m.. Interment will be Saturday 8-17-19 in Young, Arizona.