Lynda Crane - Electronic Systems Admin. Assistant

August 29, 1940 - June 7, 2024

Lynda Williams Crane, our beloved “Nonna” died peacefully in her sleep next to her husband, Sam LaCroix Crane, on June 7, 2024.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  Lynda was born on August 29, 1940 in La Fourche Parish, Louisiana to parents John and Mary Bell Williams.  She grew up in New Era, Louisiana with her parents and brothers, Larry Bell and Dickie Williams.  She graduated Monterey High School in 1958 as co-valedictorian with her future husband, Sam Crane. They were high school sweethearts and would have been married for 63 years on June 22, 2024.  She graduated college at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana with a BA in Business Administration.

She lived in Helotes, TX (near San Antonio) for the last 22 years to be near her children and grandchildren and attended Oak Hills Church. Prior, she lived in Garland, TX for 40 years attending Saturn Rd. Church of Christ.

She fought cancer like a warrior. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 46 (1986) and lived until the age of 83. She was known for her servant heart and always helping others. Per her wishes, there will not be a memorial service. We will continue to honor her life. We have no doubts that she is sitting with Jesus right now.

Lynda was a loyal servant to God, first and foremost, and spent her life serving others and sharing the love of Jesus. To family, friends, and strangers, she was known as fulfiller of needs. Countless stories can be told of this included lending her car, furnishing homes, and spending hours purchasing items for those in need. Her generosity truly knew no bounds.

She is survived by her husband, Sam LaCroix Crane. Her children and spouses Lynn and Lorna Crane and Dr. Eliot and Julie Young.  Her grandchildren Andrew Crane, Garrett Crane, Conner and Courtney Young, Macy and Sam Manselle, and Spencer Young.

While this is the end of Lynda’s physical life on Earth, it is the beginning of her eternal journey with Jesus. Her legacy and love will always be a part of us.

Her favorite bible verse: Isaiah 43:1 “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

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Medical Claims

Medical Claims for reimbursement can be mailed to:
Alight Smart Choice Solutions
PO Box 64009
The Woodlands, TX
77387

This info was posted on our Facebook group.

Alight has a benefits "Gateway" website that will be used for benefits administration. If you haven’t created an account yet go to www.alight.com to do so. Scroll all the way down to the bottom. Click on “Find Your HR Website” and type in RAYTHEON under “Who is your employer?”. This will pop up a link to www.yourtotalrewards.com/rtx and select "New user?". The "New user?" selection links to a couple of identifying questions and then steps you through the account setup. It recognized me and I was able to set up my account so I could create my profile and preferences. They had my old employee email address in my profile and I had to call Alight to get that corrected (800-243-8135). Be sure to check your beneficiary information. This was blank for me so I corrected that. Also, if you are married, your personal information probably transferred over as single. This would cause any medical reimbursement claims for your spouse to be denied. Call the benefits people so they can correct it

Alight will manage the medical reimbursement and we will be able to check our DDB balance, submit claims, authorize direct deposit, etc. online.

IF YOU NEED HELP SETTING UP YOUR ALIGHT ACCOUNT, REIMBURSEMENT CLAIMS, DIRECT DEPOSIT, ETC. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT emmawahlstrom@aol.com. TERRY GAUS HAS OFFERED TO HELP THE RETIREES WHO MAY HAVE QUESTIONS. I CAN ALSO HELP NAVIGATE THE SWAMP IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE.