Catherine D. Crouch
1920-2012
Catherine D. Crouch, 92, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, May 13, 2012 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born April 23, 1920 to Albert and Anna (Draut) Burns in St. Joseph. Catherine was a 1938 graduate of Central High School, St. Joseph.
She married Carlyle Thomas, who preceded her in death during World War II. Catherine then married Arthur F. Crouch September 24, 1946. Arthur has also preceded Catherine in death on January 28, 1984.
Mrs. Crouch was a homemaker. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Altar Society, La Sertoma Club, and past volunteer at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Anna Delores.
Survivors: son, Fred Crouch (Maureen), Kansas City, Missouri; two daughters, Carol Grooms (Tom), Grand Island, Nebraska and Nora Powell (Jim), Kalamazoo, Michigan; granddaughters, Schelly Young and Cindy Hermann, Ashley Lammers, Abbey Jones, Karen Crouch; and grandsons, Scott and Brandon Jones.
Mass of Christian Burial: 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. The Family will receive friends 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Services under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The Family suggests memorial gifts to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or Salvation Army.
Catherine was a lovely lady who will be greatly missed.
We enjoyed getting to know Catherine when she visited Kalamazoo. She was a very interesting lady. She will be missed!
Mrs. Crouch was a wonderful, kind and gentle lady. I will remember her always.
Mrs. Crouch was a kind, loving woman. She raised a wonderful family and will be missed.
Fred, your family is in my prayers.
Fred,very sorry for the loss to your family.
Besides being my Aunt we were very
close friends and I will miss her terribly!
Fred, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We know your fond memories of your mother will comfort you in the days ahead.
Karen and Randal Leimer
Carol and Tom,
Carolyn and I are thinking of you and your family. We received word from Gale and Lynn. We will be in touch. Love you guys.
Terry and Carolyn Loschen
Fred, Nora, and Carol and families,
I was saddened at the news of Catherine passing, but have such fond memories of living on the farm and going over to the lake house. I can still see her fishing off of the pontoon boat and I will always remember 2 things about her,the first being how she loved split pea soup, and the other hearing her say, “Oh, Fred.” I know that you remember this, Fred.I cherish the chance to have known Catherine and Arthur and all of the family. May God bless and you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Wilda and all of the Powell family
Fred, Carol and Nora,
Just heard about your mother. We have certainly lost some members of our families lately. I can still hear Arthur calling me “Tiny Tot”and good memories though the years. Catherine was a great addition to our family and I will keep you all in my thoughts.
Love, Beverly Miller (Peters) (I’m the last of the Peters clan in Spokane)
Fred,
Amy Jo passed along the info on your mother. Please know my thoughts, sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Brooks