Evelyn Crandell Obituary

Evelyn "Louise" Crandell

Evelyn "Louise" Crandell was born June 21, 1960, in Ukiah, California. Pah Thee Wah Thee, Squeeze, Strawberry Shortcake, Peppermint Patty, Wheezy, Red, and many other nicknames that were lovingly bestowed upon her in her lifetime as she was an open-hearted, loving friend to all. As a child she traveled the states with her siblings and father eventually landing in San Jose, California. She graduated high school and obtained her cosmetology license in 1980, while simultaneously working as a beautician and raising her children as a single mother. She then moved up to the Robinson Rancheria in Nice, California, in 1988 upon the re-establishment of the tribe.
She served on the Robinson Rancheria Citizens Business Council, Robinson Rancheria Gaming Commission, Robinson Rancheria Housing Commission and the Lake County Tribal Health Board. At the Robinson Rancheria Bingo & Casino she rose through the ranks to become the Bingo Manager throughout the Nineties. She was also an active member of the Robinson Tribal Elders Committee. She was actively walking the path of the Red Road. She loved Club Bingo, the San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco 49ers. The Creator called her home at 4 a.m., February 20, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn "Tudy" Peake, her father, James "Red" Crandell Sr., and her brother, Myron Gorbet. She leaves behind siblings, James Crandell Jr. (Rose), Susan Duncan (Douglas), Gwen Alvarado (Mario), Troy Crandell (Jackie), Julie Wheadon (Scott), Joyce Peake, Jolene Crawford and Lisa Peake.
She leaves behind her children, Fredrick Portillo Jr., and Eddie "E.J." Crandell (Lorree); grandchildren, Dyani Crandell, Eddie J. Crandell Jr, and Isaiah Crandell; great-granddaughter, Nirvana Kedeyah Rose Gallardo; and many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.
Traditional Native American Visitation will be held at Robinson Rancheria Gymnasium starting Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 1 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 6 p.m. with visitation ending Friday, February 25, 2022, at 10 a.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary (707)263-0357 994-5611 chapelofthelakes.com