March 28, 1927 ~ November 11, 2018
Markie was born in Tulare, SD on March 28, 1927. She died peacefully of natural causes on November 11, 2018, in Centralia, WA and joyfully entered into eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 91.
Markie grew up in Rapid City, SD. The family moved to Yelm, WA when she was a teen. She graduated with honors from Yelm High School in 1944 as valedictorian of her class.
At 17, Markie moved to Los Angeles, CA and worked as a secretary. She met and married US Navy sailor Joe Crowley in 1946. They settled in La Crescenta, CA, had 3 children, and lived happily married for 54 years. They moved to Centralia, WA in 1990.
Markie enjoyed volunteer work in various roles – from political campaign worker, to Child Evangelism Bible class teacher, to Hospice respite aide, to teaching English as a second language to Russian immigrants. She was fluent in Russian. Markie loved to play card games and enjoyed music. She played bassoon, autoharp, and a little piano.
Markie was a devoted Christian, and a loving and fun wife, mother, and friend. She had a great sense of humor and a positive outlook on life. She looked for the good in people and situations, and accepted everyone exactly as they were. She will be missed and forever remembered by every person whose path crossed hers.
Markie was preceded in death by her parents; 3 siblings; husband Josephus “Joe” Crowley, Jr.; and sons Michael Crowley and Roarke “Biff” Crowley.
Survivors include: daughter Shannon (Crowley) Akin of Centralia, WA; 6 grand-children; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 niece; and 4 nephews.
The family will gather in California for a private memorial service at a later date.
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