"Eileen and my mother were close friends. My mother Virginia Hutchinson passed away March 15. I did not know Eileen had passed til I went looking to try to find her. My sympathies to your family. "
In loving memory of
Eileen Kale Crerand
Phoenix - Eileen Kale Crerand, 93 a resident of Phoenix, AZ passed away on April 11, 2020. Eileen was a wonderful, loving and devoted mother of 7 children, a wife, grandmother, and great grandmother, who will be missed deeply forever. Eileen was born in Trenton, NJ in 1926, graduated from Cathedral High School, and, after WWII, married Marine Corps veteran, Joseph E. Crerand, Sr. They started a family in Trenton, and after multiple US Steel work transfers, to Levittown, PA., Youngstown, OH, and Pittsburgh, PA, they retired in Arizona. Eileen always was busy doing something, mostly for her children and grandchildren. She also loved to listen to music, sing, travel, laugh, tell stories, cook, bake, sew, and made every birthday and holiday special. Yet, her true passion, aside from her family, was her faith. Eileen spent much of her life raising her children for which we are all so thankful. She made our house a home. Eileen is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, Sr., her son, Patrick, and her daughter, Kale Gruetzmacher. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Crerand, Jr. (Connie), Timothy Crerand, (Donna Boman), Donald (Rusty) Crerand, (Tammy), her daughters, Eileen Reilly, (Al) and Diane (Kelly) Crerand, (Thad LaMastres), and her daughter-in-law, Julie Lockwood (Jan). Her grandchildren include Stephen, Kevin, and Christopher Crerand, Joseph and James Guetzmacher, and Bo Calhoun. Her great grandchildren include Madeline, Mackenzie, Logan, Brennan Crerand, and Jaxson Gruetzmacher. Another person whom Eileen considered family is John Horan. Eileen also is survived by a devoted, lovingly attentive sister, Alice Miller, kind and loving brothers - Joseph Kale and William (Bill) Kale (Dorothy), and sister-in-law, Ellen Kale, all of NJ.
Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, Eileen will have an immediate family only viewing at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary in Scottsdale AZ, on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, and a private burial on Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on North Cave Creek Road. A Mass and celebration of life will be held later. Please refrain from sending flowers and either have a Mass said in Eileen's memory or donate to Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health of Arizona or a charity of your choice. The family is very appreciative of your kindness, thoughts, and prayers. Eileen will be forever in our hearts.
Tributes
"Joe, Bobbie, Tim, Rusty and Kelly, So sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful Mom and also a wonderful Mother in law to me. She was loved by many friends and family. She will truly be missed by all. She is in God?s loving arms and singing in the heavenly choir with the angels. She is back with your dad and they are embracing each other again. They are also with Kale and Pat, who left us far too soon. May you have peace and know she lived a wonderful and full life. In time we will all get through this sorrow in our special way. Love always, Donna Boman "
"So sorry to hear about Aunt Eileen's passing; she was the epitome of a "quality" lady! BTW, why do all of you Crerands look alike? -John Sunkiskis "
"I am so sorry, Kelly! Your mom still looked beautiful! -Joan Levenson Bruno"
"Loves and Hugs to you and your family Kelly. Wish I was there to give you a hug, but this is no less heart felt than if I could. Prayers for peace and comfort. ?? -Michele LaMastres"
"So sorry to hear about Aunt Eileen. She was a wonderful lady. Praying for you and your family. ??? -Donna Crerand Schumerckle"
"So sorry to hear of your mother?s passing. Nice lady and I hope she gets to see Pat and Joe. - Joe Lawrence "
"I?m really sorry to hear of your mother?s passing. She and your dad were always so nice when we visited. Wishing you and the whole Crerand family the best. -Joel Houston"
"She always treated me like one of her own, sometimes even better! Mrs. C was one of the strongest women I have ever met. She holds a special place in my heart. I am proud to be part of her family."
"My deepest condolences to you and your family, Diane. You spoke about your mother often and it was easy to tell how much you love and cherish her. She lives on in all of your hearts."
"Beautifully written..... great tribute to wonderful lady. Patti Stansheski "
"Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad and difficult time. Love that smile!!!! So beautiful. We will hold our memories of her in our hearts forever Krista and Mike Horwath "
"Kelly I was so sorry to hear about your mother?s passing! Boy do I remember her fondly! Hold on to the beautiful memories of her and of your lovely family! I hope you are well during these uncertain times. My condolences to your family! I still hear your mother singing with her beautiful voice! Lynne Rubinstein Weiss "
"Very well written, she seemed like such a wonderful lady ? hope that you are taking care of yourself, love you!! Terra Williams "
"May you and your family find strength from GOD at this time. As you remember and celebrate Eileen's special life. We are praying for your family. Pat and Wanda"
"We are so sorry to learn about your mother's passing. We can well imagine how difficult it is to deal with the loss of a loved one in these trying days. Our thoughts and prayers are out to you and your family. Best wishes, Rosemary and Dick"
"Condolences for your family. May she Rest In Peace. Bob and Barbara Hood Inverness, Florida "
"We are sorry for the loss of your Mom.. our thoughts and prayers are with you all... claudia and nancy"
"What a beautiful obituary for a beautiful matriarch. Our sincere condolences for the loss of your dear mother, who was such a large part of your life. She was fortunate to have such a loving and large family who took great care of her until the end. She was always part of your celebrations and we were honored to know her. With love and sincere good wishes during your time of sorrow. Loraine and Joe Gilbreath"