Barbara Ann Dalstrom Crane, 76, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, January 23, 2015 after a valiant two year battle with leukemia. Barbara was born in Northern New Jersey on January 10, 1939, the eldest of three children of the late Arthur and Kay Dalstrom. She married John Crane on May 20, 1961 and remained married to him, for over 53 joyful years. Barbara was completely devoted to the loving care of her family. In her early married years she was a stay-at-home Mom, but was community minded as well, serving as den mother, Girl Scout leader, PTA president and holding several important posts with the Brunswick (Georgia) Junior Women's Club. After moving to Pensacola in 1973, and with her youngest child in middle school, she was employed and eventually retired at JC Penney. With her outgoing personality and ready smile she was a natural fit in Customer Service. After retirement, she traveled extensively with her husband to places around the world, visiting all the continents. With her engaging demeanor and natural curiosity, she made friends wherever she went. At home, she volunteered at St. Paul Church in a number of ministries, but primarily at the Angel Gift Shop. Barbara will forever be remembered as a strong, loving, giving and compassionate woman, always ready to help anyone in need, always putting others first. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her beloved brother, Richard Dalstrom (Dorothy). She is survived by her husband, John; her son, Colonel John J. Crane, USMC, Ret (Jennifer) of Stafford, VA; her daughters, Karen Cassity (Paul Heitmann) of Basking Ridge, NJ and Gayle Kurtz (Steven) of Manalapan, NJ; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by a dear sister, Carol DiStaso (Pat) of Northport, FL and many wonderful nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10am Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at St. Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Doug Halsema, celebrant. A reception will follow in the parish hall. The family would like to thank the wonderful and caring nurses at the Woodlands and at West Florida Hospital, Floor 6-South, especially Anna, Terrie and Desiree. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.