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     Constance Barlow Crocker was born in 1928 at Boston, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Douglas Crocker and Isabelle Burwell Carter. Constance Barlow Crocker lived in September 2016 at Denver, Colorado.¹ She died on 1 August 2021 at Denver, Colorado.

     Douglas Crocker was born on 19 June 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Alvah Crocker and Charlotte Trowbridge Bartow. Douglas Crocker graduated in 1910 at Harvard University, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, Bachelor of Arts degree.² He married Isabelle Burwell Carter on 30 April 1924 at All Saints' Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia.


Crocker-Carter Wedding

Among brilliant functions of this season in Richmond was the wedding of Miss Isabelle Burwell Carter, daughter of Mrs. Thomas Nelson Carter and the late Thomas Nelson Carter, to Douglas Crocker, son of Mr. anil Mrs. Alvah Crocker of Fitching Mass., which took place at All Saints' Episcopal Church yesterday afternoon at 12:10 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the rector Rev. J.Y. Downman, D.D., assisted by Rev William T. Crocker of New York, an uncle of the bridegroom. The church was decorated with Easter lilies and cathedral candles.
The bride entered with her uncle, Spencer Carter, who gave her in marriage. She wore a gown of ivory satin draped at the side and held with sprays of orange blossoms. The yoke of the gown was fashioned of satin and point d'Angleterre lace and the court train was of satin and point d'Angleterre lace. Her veil of tulle was held with a coronet of the same lace and she carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and white orchids.
Mrs. Shaun Kelly of Richmond, Mass., was matron of honor. Miss Isabelle Mayo Cameron of Raleigh, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Misses Sallie Taliaferro Cameron and Miss Elizabeth Preston Cocke. They wore imported frocks and carried bouquets of spring flowers, delphinium and tea roses.
Mr. Crocker had for his best man Gavin Hadden, of New York, and his ushers were George W Martin of New York; Barton Crocker of Fitchburg; Norman Harrower of Fitchburg; Richard B. Wlgglesworth, of Boston; Arthur Sweeney Lawrence, of Boston; Charles D. Osborne Auburn, N.Y; Shaun Kelly, of Richmond, Mass., and Frank C. Page of New York.
The ceremony was followed by a breakfast at the home of the bride, 206 West Franklin Street. The guests Included the out-of town guests and intimate friends. The drawing-room where Mr. and Mrs. Crocker and Mrs. Carter received their guests was decorated with pink roses and the library was in yellow flowers and the dining-room was decorated with spring flowers. Mrs. Carter wore a beautiful gown of black beaded georgette and a bouquet of orchids.
Mr. and Mrs. Crocker left yesterday afternoon for Washington and will go from there to New York and sail Saturday on the steamship "Olympic", -landing at Southampton. Mr. and Mrs. Crocker will spend the next three months traveling In France, Spain and Italy, returning the last of July to Fitchburg, where they will make their future home.

The Times Dispatch
Richmond, Virginia
01 May 1924, Thu - Page 9.³ Douglas Crocker died on 27 February 1968 at Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, at age 79.^1,2


Douglas Crocker, at 79, Business, Civic Leader

FITCHBURG - Douglas Crocker, 79, of The Ridge, Nichols rd., former president of Crocker, Burbank and Co; died, Tuesday at his home.
Mr. Crocker, born in Fitchburg, was a graduate of the Groton School and received Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard in 1910.
Mr. Crocker served as president of Crocker, Burbank and Co., a paper manufacturing firm founded in 1826, from 1954 until retirement in 1959. He served as honorary chairman of trustes (sic) from 1959 to 1962.
He was also president of the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad, a member of the advisory committee of the New England Merchants Bank of Boston, and trustee and member of the executive committee of the Western Massachusetts Companies.
Mr. Crocker was an honorary president of the local YMCA, and a trustee of the Fitchburg Savings Bank and Burbank Hospital.
He was a director of the Harvard Alumni Assn. Fitchburg Community Chest, and a member of the Harvard Club, Delphic Club, Oak-Hill Country Club, Post No. 10 of the American Legion, and the Fitchburg Elks Club.
Made a full colonel in the military in 1930, Mr. Crocker was appointed a colonel in the Mass. State National Guard during World War II.
He leaves his wife, Isabelle (Carter) Crocker; three daughters, Mrs. William C. Brengle of Oyster Bay, N.Y., Mrs. Charles C. Osborne of New York City, and Constance B. Crocker of Cambridge; a brother, Rev. John Crocker of Andover; two sisters, Mrs. Williard B. Soper of Fitchburg and Mrs. Shaun Kelly of Boston, and six grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church here.

The Boston Globe
Boston, Massachusetts
29 Feb 1968, Thu - Page 44.² He was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.¹

     Frederick G. Crocker was born on 20 August 1911 at Paris, France.¹ He was the son of Alvah Crocker Jr. and Harriet Greeley. Frederick G. Crocker married Mary Jane Bigelow on 9 June 1934 at Massachusetts. Frederick G. Crocker died on 22 August 1942 at Nova Scoitia, Canada, at age 31.¹ He was buried Buried or Lost at Sea.¹

     Helen T. Crocker was born on 30 May 1886 at Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Alvah Crocker and Charlotte Trowbridge Bartow. Helen T. Crocker married Dr. Willard Burr Soper on 7 June 1911. Helen T. Crocker died on 16 March 1975 at Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, at age 88.¹ She was buried at Grove Street Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven Co, Connecticut.¹

     Isabelle Carter Crocker is the daughter of Douglas Crocker and Isabelle Burwell Carter. Isabelle Carter Crocker married Charles Cabot Osborne on 30 May 1959 at Massachusetts.

     John Crocker was born on 16 January 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Alvah Crocker and Charlotte Trowbridge Bartow. John Crocker married Mary Bowditch Hallowell. John Crocker lived in February 1968 at Andover, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He died on 21 July 1984 at North Haven, Knox Co., Maine, at age 84.¹ He was buried at Groton Cemetery, Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.¹

     William E. Ladd Crocker was born circa 1941 at Massachusetts. He was the son of Alvah Crocker III and Nancy Ladd.

     David Charles Cronick married Vickie Marie Vrzal, daughter of Harry Stephen Vrzal and Irene P. Fehlandt, on 11 July 1997 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota.

     Wade William Crook was born on 8 October 1925 at Monmouth, Polk Co., Oregon.¹ He married Dianne Lee Adler, daughter of Victor Claire Wren and Virginia Edna Adler, on 4 July 1964 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington. Wade William Crook died on 18 December 1998 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 73.¹

Obituary Diane Lee Crook and Wade William Crook

“No services will be held for Diane Lee Crook and Wade William Crook. Mrs. Crook died Dec. 12 at age 67. Mr. Crook died Dec. 18 at age 73.

Mrs. Crook was born May 18, 1931, in Red Wing, Minnesota. Her maiden name was Alder. She was a homemaker.

Mr. Crook was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Monmouth. During World War II, he served U.S. Army in the Philippines. He worked for Northwest Retreaders Inc., retiring as a supervisor in 1994. Mr. and Mrs. Crook married in 1960.

Survivors include their daughters, Terrie Macky of Vancouver, Wash., and Robin Quintero and Jodi Mendoza, both of Portland; and 10 grandchildren.

Disposition was by cremation. Arrangements were by Omega Funeral and Cremation Service.”

Published in The Oregonian, December 26, 1998.² He was cremated.¹ He was buried at location of ashes unknown.¹

     Ronald Lavorne Crooks was born on 24 October 1917 at Foley, Benton Co., Minnesota. He married Violet Ada Weidman, daughter of William Frederick Weidman and Jane Walker, on 25 November 1939 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina. Ronald Lavorne Crooks and Violet Ada Weidman were divorced on 2 December 1952 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana. Ronald Lavorne Crooks died on 20 April 1982 at age 64. He was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.¹

     Leland Cropper was born on 3 June 1981 at Delta, Millard Co., Utah.¹ He graduated in 1999 at Delta High School, Delta, Millard Co., Utah.¹ He married Amy Claire Baker, daughter of Franklin Lynn Baker and Cynthia Anne Freeman, on 22 June 2002 at Delta, Millard Co., Utah. Leland Cropper died on 8 March 2022 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 40.

Leland Cropper

Leland Cropper, age 40, beloved father, son, husband, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly during the early morning hours of March 8, 2022. Leland was born on June 3, 1981, in Provo, Utah to Lester Brent and Loretta Davis Cropper. He grew up in Delta, and most recently has been living in the Salt Lake City area. Leland attended Delta High School, graduating with the Class of 1999. Throughout his life, Leland enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing and hunting; and working on cars. He had a stunning artistic ability, which he cultured by drawing. Leland was endearingly known as “Buck #2" to his grandma “Twiggy” and Grandpa “Yip Yip”.

Leland married Amy Baker on June 22, 2002 in Delta, Utah. They made their home in Delta and together they had 4 beautiful children. They later separated. Leland worked as a part of the Bricklayer’s Union during this time. Later he was employed at the Graymont Lime Plant, where he worked for another 8 years then returned back to the Union. Leland was a hard worker and was grateful for the friendship and camaraderie of his coworkers.

Leland had many interests in life. His love for people and connection was immeasurable. Leland had the belief that there was no such thing as a stranger, only a friend he hadn't yet met. Leland taught his children how to hunt, fish, and shoot like “Lawmen”. Leland’s children were the love of his life and he continuously made an effort to be the best father he could be. Leland left us too soon and he will be deeply missed.

Leland is survived by his children: Liberty Kate (Josh) Viula, Lydia J, Elise Maxine, and Mason Lee; grandson: Zaevon Viula; parents: Brent and Loretta Cropper; sisters: Jamie (Lionel) Key; Jackie (David) Nickle; and brother: Dustin (Twyla) Cropper; and many loving nieces, nephews, and in-laws. He is preceded in death by Grandpa Lee Davis Sr., Grandmother Mabel Grey Davis (lovingly known as “Grandma Dooda” - which means “No!” in the Navajo language); and his Grandpa Lester W. Cropper and Grandma Evelyn Law Cropper.

In respect to his wishes, no public services will be held. Online condolences may be left at www.nicklemortuary.com
http://nicklemortuary.com/obituaries/item/565-leland-cropper.¹

Woman sues Salt Lake County over ‘untimely death’ of her husband while in custody
by: Trevor Myers     
Posted: Mar 4, 2024 / 07:31 PM MST     
Updated: Mar 4, 2024 / 07:31 PM MST     

NOTE: A lawsuit represents only one side of a story.

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A woman is suing Salt Lake County and individuals associated with the county jail after her husband’s “untimely death,” according to a lawsuit filed with the Third District Court on March 1.

Amy Baker is listed in the lawsuit as the plaintiff, and she is the “surviving spouse” of a man named Leland Cropper, who reportedly died while in the Salt Lake County Metro Jail. Baker and Cropper had four children together, according to the suit.
The 11 defendants in the lawsuit include Salt Lake County (as a government entity), the County Sheriff, the medical director of the county’s jail system, five jail nurses, a caseworker, a program manager and deputy of the Salt Lake County Sheriff.

--What does the lawsuit claim happened to Leland Cropper?

From March 3 to March 8, 2022, the lawsuit says Cropper was reporting “severe nausea, pain, and dehydration.” He reportedly suffered weight loss, had severe abdominal pain and was vomiting blood, according to the lawsuit.

On March 3, Cropper was booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail and was assigned to the C-Pod, according to the lawsuit.

On that day, one of the defendants, a jail nurse, recorded Cropper’s weight, height and body mass index — 128 lbs., 6’2? and 16.4, respectively — before scheduling a follow-up appointment for April 1 after making note of Cropper’s low BMI, the lawsuit alleges.

The Medical Director prescribed an antihistamine and anti-diarrhea medication to Cropper on the first day as well, the lawsuit says.

The next day, March 4, medical staff received the final reports for the bloodwork that was done during the examination, which the lawsuit says indicated that Cropper had “abnormal Neutrophils (75.3), Lymphocytes (16.8), and Glucose (180).”

On March 4, one of the jail nurses reportedly observed Cropper in his cell but did not check his weight or request additional treatment, the lawsuit says. Two more jail nurses observed Cropper in his cell and did not request additional treatment on March 5, according to the suit.

On March 6, the lawsuit says another nurse observed Cropper and reportedly did not check his weight or request further treatment.

On March 7, in the morning, a nurse reportedly gave Cropper a supplement drink and checked his weight — which was then 112.6 lbs., according to the lawsuit. The suit says that nurse still did not request more treatment.

On the afternoon of March 7, a nurse observed Cropper and did not check his weight or request additional treatment, according to the lawsuit.

The suit says on March 8, Cropper was dead.

--How did Leland Cropper die, according to the lawsuit?

The lawsuit says, based on information from the Office of the Medical Examiner, Cropper “died from the effects of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to peptic ulcer disease.”

“Defendants failed and refused to monitor, evaluate, examine or treat Leland and refused to provide or arrange for a competent medical professional to monitor, evaluate, diagnose, examine, provide medical care for Leland,” the lawsuit alleges.

The lawsuit says a Deputy observed Cropper on the ground of his cell over the night of March 7. Cropper reportedly told the deputy he was vomiting in the toilet when asked why he was on the ground, but the deputy did not request medical assistance, the suit says.

A few hours later, the lawsuit says Cropper was again found on the ground, but partially underneath his bunk.

When deputies knocked on the door and didn’t get a response, they reportedly entered the cell and dragged Cropper out from underneath the bunk, after which the suit says Cropper was declared unresponsive.

Cropper was strapped onto a gurney and restrained, and the nurse who took his vitals reported no pulse, the suit says. Staff members attempted to revive Cropper with chest compressions and an AED, and Cropper vomited as nurses performed CPR, the suit says.

EMS crews arrived and attempted lifesaving measures but later declared Cropper was dead, the lawsuit says.

“Leland’s death would have been prevented if Defendants had called for qualified medical assistance or if the ADC medical staff had even provided basic diagnostic evaluation procedures,” the suit claims.

Officials conducted an examination of Cropper’s body on March 9, the day after he died, and said his eyes and cheeks were sunken, and also reportedly found evidence of dehydration and gastric ulcers to the stomach, among other issues, the lawsuit says.

Examiners reportedly diagnosed Cropper with “hepatic centrilobular congestion, multiple gastric ulcers, history of dark-colored hematemesis prior to his death, bloody stomach contents, dehydration, focal acute bronchiolitis, and underweight,” the lawsuit says.

--Why is Leland Cropper’s wife suing Salt Lake County?

The lawsuit says the defendants “deprived Leland of his constitutional rights” as guaranteed by Article 1, Section 7 and Article 1, Section 9 of the Utah Constitution.

Article 1, Section 7 mentions the due process of law, and says no one shall be deprived of “life, liberty or property” without it, while Section 9 says, in part, “Persons arrested or imprisoned shall not be treated with unnecessary rigor.”

The lawsuit says the defendants failed to reasonably assess, monitor and treat Cropper, which subjected him to the aforementioned “unnecessary rigor.” The suit also says the defendants failed to provide “adequate or timely medical care.”

The lawsuit makes four claims for relief: Deprivation of Cropper’s rights under the Utah constitution, negligence, the Survival Act and the Wrongful Death Act, with the last two mentioning Constitutional and Common Law claims.

Cropper’s wife, Amy Baker, is suing for punitive damages against all defendants except Salt Lake County and reasonable attorney’s fees, in addition to general and non-economic damages, plus special and economic damages for several different situations.
https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/woman-sues-salt-lake-county-over-untimely-death-of-her-husband-while-in-custody/.²



Lawsuit: Death of man in Salt Lake County jail was preventable

Mar 5, 2024, 8:13 AM | Updated: 12:05 pm
SALT LAKE CITY — A lawsuit filed this month in Utah’s third district court claims the death of a man while in the custody of the Salt Lake County Metro Jail could have been prevented if only jail officials had provided proper care.

Leland Cropper was 40 years old when he died on March 8, 2022, five days after being booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail.

“Leland’s death would have been prevented if defendants had called for qualified medical assistance or if the ADC (Salt Lake County Metro Jail) medical staff had even provided basic diagnostic evaluation procedures,” the lawsuit claims.

The lawsuit names Salt Lake County alongside ten individuals, including Sheriff Rosie Rivera, a deputy, a doctor, several jail nurses, a caseworker and a program manager.

Jail death of Salt Lake County man came after misdemeanor booking

Cropper faced accusations of driving without registration, driving on a suspended or revoked license, and possession of drug paraphernalia, stemming from American Fork on March 3, 2022. All three charges are misdemeanors under state law.

According to the lawsuit filed by his wife, Amy Baker, a nurse assessed Cropper at his booking, recording his height as 6 foot 2 inches and his weight as 128 pounds, which would mean his body mass index was 16.4. The Centers for Disease Control considers a BMI under 18.5 to be underweight. That nurse scheduled a follow-up appointment for April 1, 2022, according to the lawsuit.

The same day, the lawsuit claims a doctor prescribed Cropper promethazine, a drug commonly used to treat allergic reactions but also nausea, motion sickness, and anxiety. Cropper also received a prescription for loperamide, which treats diarrhea.

“Leland was physically unable, without great difficulty and pain, to leave his cell because of his rapidly deteriorating, life-threatening medical condition, which required close medical observation, evaluation, checking of vital signs, and diagnosis and treatment, or referral for diagnosis and treatment, none of which was provided by defendants,” the lawsuit states.
Multiple cell checks with no aid, suit claims

Over the next three days, the lawsuit alleges various personnel including jail nurses, a caseworker, and a program manager checked on Cropper without providing or requesting additional aid. Throughout that time, the lawsuit alleges Cropper reported nausea, pain, dehydration and vomiting.

On March 7, the lawsuit claims a nurse gave Cropper a nutritional drink and weighed him at 112.6 pounds. It was a loss of more than 15 pounds since his intake.

“Defendants failed and refused to monitor, evaluate, examine or treat Leland and refused to provide or arrange for a competent medical professional to monitor, evaluate, diagnose, examine, provide medical care for Leland,” according to the lawsuit.

During the night of March 7, the lawsuit claims a deputy observed Cropper lying on the floor of his cell. When he asked him why, the lawsuit alleges Cropper told him he was throwing up, but further claims the deputy did not seek medical attention for Cropper.
Death of inmate at the Salt Lake County Metro Jail

Later that night, deputies discovered Cropper unresponsive in his cell. They removed him from the cell and attempted to resuscitate him, the lawsuit claims, but to no avail. South Salt Lake emergency crews declared him dead a short time later, the lawsuit stated.

The lawsuit claims the medical examiner determined Cropper’s cause of death to be “the effects of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to peptic ulcer disease,” adding the examination turned up evidence of dehydration, blood in his stomach, swelling in his lungs, and sunken cheeks and eyes.

Baker’s lawsuit claims jail workers violated Cropper’s rights under the Utah Constitution through negligence and failure to provide adequate medical care. She seeks damages for lost financial support, pain and suffering for herself and the couple’s four children. The suit also seeks punitive damages from all parties except for Salt Lake County and recouped legal fees and costs. Baker asked for a jury trial.

KSL reached out to Salt Lake County and Metro Jail officials for comment about the death of Leland Cropper and the lawsuit.

A statement from the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office said “due to the pending litigation we are limited in what information we can share about this particular situation.”
https://kslnewsradio.com/2085868/salt-lake-jail-death-lawsuit/.³

     Aaron Crosby married Micayla Chera Neher, daughter of Richard Allen Neher and Madelyn Belle Payne, on 28 July 2012.

     Hazel Crosby married Roy Miller.

     Kay L. Cross was born on 15 December 1937 at Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska.¹ She graduated in 1956 at Overton High School, Overton, Dawson Co., Nebraska. She married Harlan Simmerman, son of Delbert R. Simmerman and Lora Faye Fellows, on 14 June 1959 at Overton United Methodist Church, Overton, Dawson Co., Nebraska. Kay L. Cross died on 27 January 2016 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska, at age 78.¹ She was buried on 30 January 2016 at Elm Creek Cemetery, Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.¹

     Jennie Mary Crothers was born in 1849 at Utica, Clark Co., Indiana.¹ She married Freeman E. Scott.¹

     David Crouthamel married Betsy Dibbern, daughter of Henry L. Dibbern Jr. and Mary Danner.

     Alice Elenor Crowch was born circa 1850 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.¹ She was born on 24 June 1855.² She married George Wesley Harn, son of Thornton Fleming Harn and Martha Anne Cumpston, in 1873 at Livingston Co., Illinois. Alice Elenor Crowch died on 24 January 1927 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.² She was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.²

     Seth T. Crowell was born on 16 February 1909 at Grove Twsp., Shelby Co., Iowa. He married Rhoda Wenonah Button, daughter of Lester Wayland Button and Blanche Harriett Tripp, in 1943. Seth T. Crowell died on 6 March 1976 at Benton Co., Oregon, at age 67.

     Dean Trimble Cruise was born on 11 December 1927 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.¹ He married Wanda June Simmerman, daughter of Delbert R. Simmerman and Lora Faye Fellows, on 6 February 1949 at Nebraska. Dean Trimble Cruise died on 29 March 2005 at Holdrege, Phelps Co., Nebraska, at age 77.¹ He was buried at Williamsburg Cemetery, Phelps Co., Nebraska.¹

     Richard Cruise is the son of Dean Trimble Cruise and Wanda June Simmerman.

     Robert Cruise is the son of Dean Trimble Cruise and Wanda June Simmerman.

     Russell Cruise is the son of Dean Trimble Cruise and Wanda June Simmerman.

     Elizabeth Harriet Crum married Frances Asbury McCormick. Elizabeth Harriet Crum was born circa 1817.¹

     Carol Crumrine is the daughter of William Akins Crumrine Jr. and Pamela (?) Carol Crumrine married Kevin Egan.

     Elin Crumrine is the daughter of John E. Crumrine and Katie (?)

     John E. Crumrine is the son of William Akins Crumrine Jr. and Pamela (?) John E. Crumrine married Katie (?)

     Liv Crumrine is the daughter of John E. Crumrine and Katie (?)

     William Akins Crumrine was born on 29 March 1915 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He married Margaret Barnett Tonkin, daughter of Loring Lombard Tonkin and Norma Madeline Smith, on 12 December 1933 at Wellsville, Columbiana Co., Ohio.¹ William Akins Crumrine lived in 1962 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado. He died on 5 June 1990 at Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 75.^2,3 He was buried at Saint Barnabas on the Desert Memorial Garden, Paradise Valley, Maricopa Co., Arizona.³ His Social Security Number was 234-10-1255, issued in West Virginia before 1951, last residence of Scottsdale, Arizona, lists birth as 29 Mar 1915 and death as 05 Jun 1990.

     William Akins Crumrine Jr. was also known as William Atkins.¹ He was born on 8 June 1935.¹ He was born on 8 June 1935 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 He was the son of William Akins Crumrine and Margaret Barnett Tonkin. William Akins Crumrine Jr. graduated circa 1959 at University of Colorado, Boulder, Boulder Co., Colorado, degree in Economics.⁴ He graduated circa 1962 at Southern Methodist University’s Southwestern Graduate School of Banking, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.⁴ He married Pamela (?) circa 1972.⁴ William Akins Crumrine Jr. was a Episcopalian.⁴ He died on 5 August 2020 at Kerr Co., Texas, at age 85.^3,5


Kerrville Daily Times (TX) - Wednesday, August 12, 2020
William A. Crumrine Jr.

William A. Crumrine Jr. passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 8, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to William A. Crumrine and Margaret Tonkin Crumrine.

The family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1937 where he grew up and attended schools until he enrolled in St. John's Military School in Salina, Kansas. He graduated in 1953. Following his graduation he enlisted and served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in France for the remainder of his military career. Upon returning home he enrolled in the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado graduating with a degree in Economics followed later with a degree from Southern Methodist University's Southwestern Graduate School of Banking.

He began his 40-year career in the banking and finance industry by being employed by Southwestern Investment Company in El Paso, Texas.

In 1967 he joined the Midland National Bank in Midland, Texas and was there until moving to San Angelo, Texas in 1976 to join the First National Bank where he later served as President. In 1984 the family moved to Amarillo where he became President and Chairman of the Board of Texas American Bank. In 1988 he returned to West Texas to become President of the First National Bank of Abilene, a position he held until his retirement in 1991. Bill truly enjoyed banking and will be remembered for the honesty and integrity he always displayed when dealing with his customers, fellow employees and the community.

He was active in all the communities in which he lived serving on the local boards of the United Way, the Boy Scouts of America, Rotary International, Habitat for Humanity, the Economic Improvement Corporations of Abilene and Kerrville, and the Texas Research League.

In retirement he enjoyed traveling the world with family and friends, serving on the Pierce-Arrow Society Board and restoring, driving and touring the United States in his old automobiles…a hobby which began in his teenage years.

He was a life long Episcopalian and is currently a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Kerrville, Texas.

Those left to honor and cherish his memory are Pamela Crumrine, his wife of 48 years; a daughter, Carol Crumrine Egan and her husband Kevin of McKinney, Texas; a son, John E. Crumrine and his wife Katie of Lakeway, Texas; three adorable grandchildren, Pierce Egan, Liv Crumrine and Elin Crumrine and a cousin, Teri Beezley and her husband Doug of Snellville, Georgia.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.⁴ He was buried at Saint Peters Episcopal Church Columbarium, Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas.³

     Marian Cruse also went by the name of Sadie. She was born on 22 December 1938 at Shreveport, Caddo Co., Louisiana. She married Gary Wayne Freeman, son of William Forest Reynolds and Lottie Maxine Warfel, on 5 May 1957 at Fresno Co., California. Marian Cruse and Gary Wayne Freeman were divorced in September 1972 at Fresno Co., California. Marian Cruse died on 23 January 2019 at Delta, Millard Co., Utah, at age 80.