WALTER MORTIMER CROUSE, 85, stepped into the arms of his Lord on Feb. 18, 2008, in Quincy, FL. He ended his courageous battle with Alzheimer's. For him to be free is a cause for celebration. The service and burial will be at 11 a.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 23 at Town and Country Funeral Home (904.781.8181). Visitation is Friday from 6-8 at the same location.
Walter was born in the Town of Sandy Creek, New York, on April 16, 1922, to Oren and Lena Crouse. He joins his parents, seven siblings, his wife Betty Osborne, and three grandchildren (baby Larry, Timothy and Sara) who preceded him in death. He served in World War II in the Navy as an Aviation Machinist. After serving in the military he worked civil service at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville. His love for airplanes started in high school and continued right up until his death.
He is survived by his children Betty Jo Doire (Don), Cynthia Byrd, Randy Crouse (Dawn); Ruth Crouse; Lori Watson; grandchildren Kim Sanders (Ted), Larry Ashley (Karen), Walter Ashley (Amanda), Taylor Byrd, and Shannon, Josie and Austin Crouse; great grandchildren Michael and Kara Sanders, Race Ashley, Chloe Ashley; stepchildren Frank Sodek (Vera), Rosemary Coward (Mike), Bill Sodek, Gary Sodek (Debbie), nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren; many cherished nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to any local Hospice Center. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
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GUEST BOOK FOR: WALTER MORTIMER CROUSE
*****
March 9, 2008
To Cynthia, Betty Jo, and Randy,
My memories of Uncle Walt include sunshine, laughs and a big heart. I will always be grateful for the water skiing lessons on the St. John River. All that yucky mud. Uncle Walt was so sweet to my Mom, calling her and visiting as often as he could. He truly understood her and was so patient. May his memories be eternal and kept always in the hearts and minds of his family.
All my love,
Jeannette Paulson
*****
February 23, 2008
Dear Crouse Family,
My Father served with your Father in the Philippines. We have a picture of my Dad holding a picture of his girlfriend at the time (my Mom, Dorothy) and your Dad is holding a picture of his girlfriend (your Mom, Betty). The picture was taken in 1945. My Mom & Dad were sad to read of Walter's passing. Please know that they are thinking of you but are sorry they were unable to attend his service. God Bless you all.
Linda Gressman (Callahan, FL)
*****
February 21, 2008
Uncle Walt....some of my fondest family memories are of you and your happy-go-lucky attitude and fabulous smile. As far back as I can ever remember, you have always been one of my most favorite people!!! Go with God, Uncle Walt...He wants the great ones with Him.
Debi Ellis-Bailey (Jacksonville, FL)
*****
February 21, 2008
Rest in Peace, Papa. You will be missed.
Karen Ashley (JACKSONVILLE, FL)
*****
February 21, 2008
So sorry to know Walt is gone, but understand it was time. I like many have have wonderful memories of time spent with a wonderful man. He was a lot of fun, he was creative and could fix just about anything. So long my friend.
Dan Hogan (Palm Harbor, FL)
Walter was born in the Town of Sandy Creek, New York, on April 16, 1922, to Oren and Lena Crouse. He joins his parents, seven siblings, his wife Betty Osborne, and three grandchildren (baby Larry, Timothy and Sara) who preceded him in death. He served in World War II in the Navy as an Aviation Machinist. After serving in the military he worked civil service at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville. His love for airplanes started in high school and continued right up until his death.
He is survived by his children Betty Jo Doire (Don), Cynthia Byrd, Randy Crouse (Dawn); Ruth Crouse; Lori Watson; grandchildren Kim Sanders (Ted), Larry Ashley (Karen), Walter Ashley (Amanda), Taylor Byrd, and Shannon, Josie and Austin Crouse; great grandchildren Michael and Kara Sanders, Race Ashley, Chloe Ashley; stepchildren Frank Sodek (Vera), Rosemary Coward (Mike), Bill Sodek, Gary Sodek (Debbie), nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren; many cherished nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to any local Hospice Center. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
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GUEST BOOK FOR: WALTER MORTIMER CROUSE
*****
March 9, 2008
To Cynthia, Betty Jo, and Randy,
My memories of Uncle Walt include sunshine, laughs and a big heart. I will always be grateful for the water skiing lessons on the St. John River. All that yucky mud. Uncle Walt was so sweet to my Mom, calling her and visiting as often as he could. He truly understood her and was so patient. May his memories be eternal and kept always in the hearts and minds of his family.
All my love,
Jeannette Paulson
*****
February 23, 2008
Dear Crouse Family,
My Father served with your Father in the Philippines. We have a picture of my Dad holding a picture of his girlfriend at the time (my Mom, Dorothy) and your Dad is holding a picture of his girlfriend (your Mom, Betty). The picture was taken in 1945. My Mom & Dad were sad to read of Walter's passing. Please know that they are thinking of you but are sorry they were unable to attend his service. God Bless you all.
Linda Gressman (Callahan, FL)
*****
February 21, 2008
Uncle Walt....some of my fondest family memories are of you and your happy-go-lucky attitude and fabulous smile. As far back as I can ever remember, you have always been one of my most favorite people!!! Go with God, Uncle Walt...He wants the great ones with Him.
Debi Ellis-Bailey (Jacksonville, FL)
*****
February 21, 2008
Rest in Peace, Papa. You will be missed.
Karen Ashley (JACKSONVILLE, FL)
*****
February 21, 2008
So sorry to know Walt is gone, but understand it was time. I like many have have wonderful memories of time spent with a wonderful man. He was a lot of fun, he was creative and could fix just about anything. So long my friend.
Dan Hogan (Palm Harbor, FL)
WALTER MORTIMER CROUSE, 85, stepped into the arms of his Lord on Feb. 18, 2008, in Quincy, FL. He ended his courageous battle with Alzheimer's. For him to be free is a cause for celebration. The service and burial will be at 11 a.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 23 at Town and Country Funeral Home (904.781.8181). Visitation is Friday from 6-8 at the same location.
Walter was born in the Town of Sandy Creek, New York, on April 16, 1922, to Oren and Lena Crouse. He joins his parents, seven siblings, his wife Betty Osborne, and three grandchildren (baby Larry, Timothy and Sara) who preceded him in death. He served in World War II in the Navy as an Aviation Machinist. After serving in the military he worked civil service at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville. His love for airplanes started in high school and continued right up until his death.
He is survived by his children Betty Jo Doire (Don), Cynthia Byrd, Randy Crouse (Dawn); Ruth Crouse; Lori Watson; grandchildren Kim Sanders (Ted), Larry Ashley (Karen), Walter Ashley (Amanda), Taylor Byrd, and Shannon, Josie and Austin Crouse; great grandchildren Michael and Kara Sanders, Race Ashley, Chloe Ashley; stepchildren Frank Sodek (Vera), Rosemary Coward (Mike), Bill Sodek, Gary Sodek (Debbie), nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren; many cherished nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to any local Hospice Center. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
===================================
GUEST BOOK FOR: WALTER MORTIMER CROUSE
*****
March 9, 2008
To Cynthia, Betty Jo, and Randy,
My memories of Uncle Walt include sunshine, laughs and a big heart. I will always be grateful for the water skiing lessons on the St. John River. All that yucky mud. Uncle Walt was so sweet to my Mom, calling her and visiting as often as he could. He truly understood her and was so patient. May his memories be eternal and kept always in the hearts and minds of his family.
All my love,
Jeannette Paulson
*****
February 23, 2008
Dear Crouse Family,
My Father served with your Father in the Philippines. We have a picture of my Dad holding a picture of his girlfriend at the time (my Mom, Dorothy) and your Dad is holding a picture of his girlfriend (your Mom, Betty). The picture was taken in 1945. My Mom & Dad were sad to read of Walter's passing. Please know that they are thinking of you but are sorry they were unable to attend his service. God Bless you all.
Linda Gressman (Callahan, FL)
*****
February 21, 2008
Uncle Walt....some of my fondest family memories are of you and your happy-go-lucky attitude and fabulous smile. As far back as I can ever remember, you have always been one of my most favorite people!!! Go with God, Uncle Walt...He wants the great ones with Him.
Debi Ellis-Bailey (Jacksonville, FL)
*****
February 21, 2008
Rest in Peace, Papa. You will be missed.
Karen Ashley (JACKSONVILLE, FL)
*****
February 21, 2008
So sorry to know Walt is gone, but understand it was time. I like many have have wonderful memories of time spent with a wonderful man. He was a lot of fun, he was creative and could fix just about anything. So long my friend.
Dan Hogan (Palm Harbor, FL)
Walter was born in the Town of Sandy Creek, New York, on April 16, 1922, to Oren and Lena Crouse. He joins his parents, seven siblings, his wife Betty Osborne, and three grandchildren (baby Larry, Timothy and Sara) who preceded him in death. He served in World War II in the Navy as an Aviation Machinist. After serving in the military he worked civil service at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville. His love for airplanes started in high school and continued right up until his death.
He is survived by his children Betty Jo Doire (Don), Cynthia Byrd, Randy Crouse (Dawn); Ruth Crouse; Lori Watson; grandchildren Kim Sanders (Ted), Larry Ashley (Karen), Walter Ashley (Amanda), Taylor Byrd, and Shannon, Josie and Austin Crouse; great grandchildren Michael and Kara Sanders, Race Ashley, Chloe Ashley; stepchildren Frank Sodek (Vera), Rosemary Coward (Mike), Bill Sodek, Gary Sodek (Debbie), nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren; many cherished nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to any local Hospice Center. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
===================================
GUEST BOOK FOR: WALTER MORTIMER CROUSE
*****
March 9, 2008
To Cynthia, Betty Jo, and Randy,
My memories of Uncle Walt include sunshine, laughs and a big heart. I will always be grateful for the water skiing lessons on the St. John River. All that yucky mud. Uncle Walt was so sweet to my Mom, calling her and visiting as often as he could. He truly understood her and was so patient. May his memories be eternal and kept always in the hearts and minds of his family.
All my love,
Jeannette Paulson
*****
February 23, 2008
Dear Crouse Family,
My Father served with your Father in the Philippines. We have a picture of my Dad holding a picture of his girlfriend at the time (my Mom, Dorothy) and your Dad is holding a picture of his girlfriend (your Mom, Betty). The picture was taken in 1945. My Mom & Dad were sad to read of Walter's passing. Please know that they are thinking of you but are sorry they were unable to attend his service. God Bless you all.
Linda Gressman (Callahan, FL)
*****
February 21, 2008
Uncle Walt....some of my fondest family memories are of you and your happy-go-lucky attitude and fabulous smile. As far back as I can ever remember, you have always been one of my most favorite people!!! Go with God, Uncle Walt...He wants the great ones with Him.
Debi Ellis-Bailey (Jacksonville, FL)
*****
February 21, 2008
Rest in Peace, Papa. You will be missed.
Karen Ashley (JACKSONVILLE, FL)
*****
February 21, 2008
So sorry to know Walt is gone, but understand it was time. I like many have have wonderful memories of time spent with a wonderful man. He was a lot of fun, he was creative and could fix just about anything. So long my friend.
Dan Hogan (Palm Harbor, FL)
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