Carol Crinan

Carol B. Crinan passed away July 2, 2010 in Wickenburg, Arizona. Carol was born May 1, 1938 in Albany, New York to George Clark Van Ornam and Marion Helen Heitzman-Van Ornam. She was raised and attended schools there graduating from Albany High School in 1957. After her schooling she began working in banking and later married James R. Crinan who served in the Army. As a military wife Carol lived in various locations throughout the U.S. She and her family, LTC. James R. Crinan, James C. and Christine D. lived in Maryland, Kansas, Arizona, California, Alabama, and Utah. Carol cared for her husband, children, and home with much diligence and love. In 1985 she relocated to Phoenix; meeting Tony Tyler in 1986 and resided in Scottsdale, moving to Wickenburg in 2001. She volunteered at the Wise Owl and worked in the Wickenburg area; specifically at Double D Western Wear for a time. Carol was a member of St. Antony's Catholic Church and had be active working with St. Vincent de Paul Society distributing food items. Carol enjoyed the desert. She belonged to The Roamers, a sand rail club and had traveled much of Arizona off-road with Tony. She also loved to travel in their motor home and had traveled most of the western United States and Mexico. Carol truly enjoyed and loved her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. She is survived by Tony Tyler of Wickenburg, children James C. Crinan (Liese) of Tucson, Christine D. Oliver (David) of Gilbert, brother William Van Ornam (Teddy) of California, sisters Joan Carolus (Walter) of Ocean Isle, NC, Gail Swift (Mike) of Albany, NY, and grandchildren: Nickolas, Michael, Marcus, Hannah Oliver, Janelle (Ernesto), Justin, and Jared Crinan and 1 great grandchild Jasmine. The family has suggested memorial contributions in memory of Carol be offered to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014