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Marguerite Johnson Crose
04/23/1918 — 03/20/2003
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Limon, Colorado
Marguerite Johnson Crose
Marguerite Johnson Crose 84, of Richland, passed away at Kadlec Hospital on March 20,2003, on her 65th wedding anniversary.
Marguerite was born on a homestead in Southeastern Colorado. When she was in her teens she moved to Denver, Colorado to be with her older sister, Ruby. She was married to Herschel Crose on March 20th, 1938 in Denver. They moved to Richland in 1944. Together they enjoyed traveling; they spent summers water skiing and fishing with their children and grandchildren, traveling to the Philippines, Barbados, Granada, Caribbean cruises, and several trips all over the United States. They wintered in Scottsdale, AZ for the last 18 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Dolly Highley Johnson, one sister and 5 brothers.
Mrs. Crose is survived by her husband, Herschel of Richland, WA; two daughters, Judy Snowhite and husband Rod, of Richland, WA; Jacqui Zwanzig and husband Donald of Spokane, WA, and one son, Tom Crose of Spokane, WA. She is also survived by one brother, Kenneth Johnson of Denver, CO; five sisters, Ruby Francis of Denver, CO, Mildred Koepke of Deertrail, CO, Audrey Seimer of Gilbert, AZ, Dollyann Grout of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Shirley Steinke, Montana. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
An inurnment ceremony for the family was Tuesday, March 25 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland. There will be a memorial service Saturday, March 29th at 1:00 PM at the Southside Church, 517 Jadwin, Richland, WA. The family requests that in lieu of flowers that a donation be made in Marguerite's name to the Southside Church or to a charitable organization of choice,
Marguerite cared for and adored her family very much and loved them dearly. Her family will miss her and have many memories to cherish.
Although I didn’t know Marguerite very well, I remember my Dad, Bob Crose, talking about Herschel & Marguerite fondly.
It saddened me today ,when I heard the news of her passing. Herschel & family will be in our prayers.
Love, Debbie Rhyner
My mother was the best mother and I will miss her. She was a very strong lady. Growing up during the depression, she learned to do without many of the nice things in life. She was a very honest and gracious person. She loved to entertain company in her home and always had a place at the table for anyone who would show up.
I will miss you Mom – Love Judy
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the immediate family members.
I cherish my many fond memories of Aunt Marguerite –
Peace and love to her memory.
My sincere sympathy to all of the Crose Family in the lose of their loved one, Marguerite.
Hi Judy, remember walking to school with you in high school, stopping by your house on Symons and thinking how your mom seemed so cheerful throughtout all the getting kids ready and out the door for school. She had such a warm smile for all.
HUGS to all of your family and greetings to you dad too.
God’s blessing to you all.
Love, Ruthann and Carl Jensen
Dear Crose and Snowhite families, Although I did’nt know Marguerite for a long period of time, I enjoyed our visits together when she had her hair done. She was a sweet lady and I will miss her. Peace and comfort I pray will be given to all of you. Love Janis Tames
We will all miss Marguerite, my sister, very much. She had a kind heart and ready smile for all. Herschel, this will be especially hard for you but remember
Tenderly, may time heal your sorrow,
Gently, may friends ease your pain,
Softly, may peace replace heartache
And may warmest memories remain.
Love,
Shirley & Duane
I was sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and the family. My Mother Marguerite Evans told me a story of delivering a baby on a Colorado homestead that was named Dolly Ann. Her mother did not survive the birth leaving Dan alone with his children. My Mother fed the baby with a dropper and eventually the baby greew strong. At the age of sixteen she met my Dad who was staying with his Aunt Dolly Highley and Uncle Dan Johnson. They married and later she visited with Dolly Ann in Cheyanne on her way to Colorado. I wished I could have met Marguerite; but I am blessed to have found Judy her daughter. God Blessings to each of you during this time. Love Jolene
Although I never met Marguerite, my mother Arlene Bonnette spent time with her on several occasions and told me what a warm and loving person she has been. My condolences to each of you in her family, and especially to Herschel. I hope that each of you will immerse yourself in memories of your lives together.
Karen
Although I didn’t know Marguerite very well, I remember my Dad, Bob Crose, talking about Herschel & Marguerite fondly.
It saddened me today ,when I heard the news of her passing. Herschel & family will be in our prayers.
Love, Debbie Rhyner
My mother was the best mother and I will miss her. She was a very strong lady. Growing up during the depression, she learned to do without many of the nice things in life. She was a very honest and gracious person. She loved to entertain company in her home and always had a place at the table for anyone who would show up.
I will miss you Mom – Love Judy
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the immediate family members.
I cherish my many fond memories of Aunt Marguerite –
Peace and love to her memory.
My sincere sympathy to all of the Crose Family in the lose of their loved one, Marguerite.
Hi Judy, remember walking to school with you in high school, stopping by your house on Symons and thinking how your mom seemed so cheerful throughtout all the getting kids ready and out the door for school. She had such a warm smile for all.
HUGS to all of your family and greetings to you dad too.
God’s blessing to you all.
Love, Ruthann and Carl Jensen
Dear Crose and Snowhite families, Although I did’nt know Marguerite for a long period of time, I enjoyed our visits together when she had her hair done. She was a sweet lady and I will miss her. Peace and comfort I pray will be given to all of you. Love Janis Tames
We will all miss Marguerite, my sister, very much. She had a kind heart and ready smile for all. Herschel, this will be especially hard for you but remember
Tenderly, may time heal your sorrow,
Gently, may friends ease your pain,
Softly, may peace replace heartache
And may warmest memories remain.
Love,
Shirley & Duane
I was sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and the family. My Mother Marguerite Evans told me a story of delivering a baby on a Colorado homestead that was named Dolly Ann. Her mother did not survive the birth leaving Dan alone with his children. My Mother fed the baby with a dropper and eventually the baby greew strong. At the age of sixteen she met my Dad who was staying with his Aunt Dolly Highley and Uncle Dan Johnson. They married and later she visited with Dolly Ann in Cheyanne on her way to Colorado. I wished I could have met Marguerite; but I am blessed to have found Judy her daughter. God Blessings to each of you during this time. Love Jolene
Although I never met Marguerite, my mother Arlene Bonnette spent time with her on several occasions and told me what a warm and loving person she has been. My condolences to each of you in her family, and especially to Herschel. I hope that each of you will immerse yourself in memories of your lives together.
Karen
My deepest sympathies to the Crose family.
While I didn’t know Herschel and Marguerite well, my time spent with them at the annual Crose family reunions and in Packwood are fond memories.
God’s speed,
Aaron & Sarah Ells
Flagstaff, AZ
Herschel and family I want you to know that I am praying for you. I remember the days when we were on the farm in Colorado, with all our families. What a good time. Also, I always admired you both, as a married couple, you truly loved each other. I shall always cherish the memories. God bless.
Dick and I met Mrs. Crose at her granddaughter’s, Heidi Zwanzig Engstrom college graduation. She was so gracious and sincere, we found ourselves enriched by her presence in our lives. She will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to Herschel and family.
Dear Herschel-I never met your wife, but I think she was lucky to have been married to you for 65 years. Our thoughts are with you-we care.
Sending my deepest sympathies. Marguerite was a wonderful and caring woman. She will be greatly missed. I will always remember her smile and cherish the memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she reunite with our family in Heaven and look down at us and smile.
I love you all, Kim
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