Margie A. Crider

We are here to honor the life and memory of Margie Crider, a woman who lived a life of simplicity and reverence. Margie was born in Hanceville, Alabama. She was proud of her southern roots and radiated the inner strength and outward charm of a southern belle.

Margie was a cherished wife of 67 years. She married William upon his return from service in WWII. They moved to Colorado and enjoyed the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains by camping, fishing, and water skiing with the family.

She and William built a beautiful home in Lakewood, Colorado and lived there until 2 years ago. She delighted in cooking and preserving the bountiful harvest from the garden he would grow each year. They both loved the flowers and trees that surrounded their home: peonies in spring, roses in summer, and the fruit harvested in fall.

She served her country for 30 years working for the Air Force as a civilian. She enjoyed her job and was respected by her colleagues. At her retirement ceremony, senior Air Force officers spoke of her loyalty and commitment. She had a work ethic that is seldom seen in today’s work place.

She studied the Bible throughout her life. As a young woman, she advised on the writing of sermons and bible studies in Alabama. She was devoted to her church throughout her life. She had a beautiful singing voice and loved to sing religious songs. She especially loved her new Bible from Jerusalem.

We don’t say goodbye to our loving wife and mother. She will live in our hearts always. We are grateful for her peaceful passing. Her last words to her daughter were “this has been a wonderful day”. We are blessed to have had her in our lives for 91 years. We feel her spirit in all of nature and this beautiful day we have to celebrate her life.

Margie A. Crider passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in Lakewood, CO. Survivors include her loving husband, William J. Crider; daughter, Shirley A. Esterly (Chucky); son, William R. Crider (Nanette); as well as her grand and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary 6601 South Colorado Blvd., Centennial, CO. Funeral services will take place Friday, April 20, 2012 at 10:00am at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary; interment to immediately follow at Olinger Chapel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Margie’s name to St. Anthony Health Foundation , 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228, In memo line of check write "In Memory of Margie Crider to hospice”, or visit www.stanthonyhealthfoundation.org to use credit cards.