In Memory

Lawrence Allen Crane

Lawrence Allen Crane

We just received word of the death of classmate Larry (Larry) Allen Crane.  Below is the obituary which appeared in the Des Moines Register July 26, 2023.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Larry's family and friends. 

Larry Allen Crane

Larry died on June 26, 2023 while in Denmark.

Larry was born in Kansas City, MO on August 17, 1953. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and Drake University. He worked for Microware Systems in Urbandale, IA until his retirement in 2000.

Larry is survived by his companions Grace Ambrose of Johnston and Marlene Lisberg of Denmark. Also survived by his father, Fred Crane, sisters Anna (Don) Theobald of Bellingham and Lisa (Brion) Oakley of Des Moines; brother Donald Crane of Des Moines; sister-in-law Kenna Neighbors; nephew Nathan (Brittany) Oakley; nieces, McKinley Theobald, Alesia Crane and Lisa Linh Crane. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Anne Crane, and his brother, Andrew Crane.

There will be a celebration of Larry's life on August 17, 2023, 3-6 PM. It will be held at Walnut Woods State Park Lodge, 3155 Walnut Woods Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Memorial contributions may be made to ARL of Iowa or Society for Science.

Posted online on July 26, 2023

Published in Des Moines Register

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/obituaries/dmr132812


 
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07/31/23 02:44 PM #1    

George R Carr Jr

Larry and I shared a dorm room at Drake University our freshman year. We both got into computer science while at Drake. Some years later my father and Larry's were both staying at Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines. Unfortunately I was unable to connect with Larry at that time. I have spent many hours looking for Larry. Sorry to find out he has passed away. Larry worked with Ken Kaplin at Microwave Technology developing some very solid systems. At one point Microsoft attempted to purchase Ken and Larry's company. Ken said "It was pretty tempting". The L.A. Times posted an extended posting 1994-10-5. I believe it was Larry that attempted to get me to start computing by way of a TTY at Rosevelt connected to a computer at the school system offices.

"Oct 5, 1994 — Interactive TV is by far Microware's biggest opportunity since Kaplan and friend Larry Crane started the firm in 1977 when they were students at Drake University"
 
For computer geeks only:
See https://www.wired.com/1994/09/microware/

08/01/23 12:06 PM #2    

Dan Conrad

Very interesting.  I recall Larry from back at Callanan.  Very sorry to hear.

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