Obituaries

Jeanette Crowgey

Died July 24, 2015

 

SUTTONS BAY, MI—Jeanette Elizabeth Reid Crowgey, formerly of Iron River, MI, passed away peacefully at Tendercare of Leelanau in Suttons Bay, MI, on July 24, 2015.

 

She was born on March 31, 1922 in Davenport, OK, the daughter of Ernest and Grace (Pinson) Reid.  During the depression they moved north to Tipler, WI.  Jeanette graduated from Florence High School.           

 

On September 4, 1948 she married Willard D. Crowgey.  They raised their family in Iron River, MI, where they were happily married for 54 years.  In their later years, they enjoyed traveling, spending their winters in California and Florida.

 

Jeanette was actively involved in the Wesley United Methodist Church.  While most of her time was spent as a homemaker and caring for her family, she also taught Bishop Sewing through the Community Schools.  In her spare time, she loved baking, knitting, and sewing for others.  In her later years she enjoyed playing cards, and was an avid reader.

 

Jeanette is survived by her children, Agnes (Larry) Searcy of Carrollton, KY, Bill (Mary) Crowgey of Northport, MI, John (Martha) Crowgey, of E. Lansing, MI,  Lorraine (Jeff) Harrington, of Reese, MI;  daughter-in-law, Betty Crowgey of Green Bay, WI;  13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.  Jeanette always said her family was the blessing of her long life.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Ernestine Beasley; her husband; and son, Edward Crowgey, a veteran of the Vietnam War.

 

Jeanette’s immediate family will hold a celebration of her life at a later date.

 

The family wishes to thank the staff of Tendercare of Leelanau for their loving care and support.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a church or charity of your choice.   Condolences may be shared with Jeanette’s family below: