Clarissa Michelle Krusemark

She was the youngest daughter of John and Lynn Krusemark. Clarissa is survived by her parents, John and Lynn Krusemark, her maternal grandfather, George W. Koch of Scottsdale, AZ, plus four older siblings: Christopher Krusemark of Seattle, WA, Kenneth Krusemark of Chandler, AZ, Cameron Krusemark of Seattle, WA, Cassandra Kauwe (Krusemark) of Mesa, AZ, her brother-in-law, Isaac Kauwe of Mesa, AZ and her endless love for her niece, Harper Kauwe and her nephew, baby Miles Kauwe.

Clarissa loved Life. She valued Family and we wanted to include her extended family as they were important to her. She will be sorely missed by her entire family and many friends, and co-workers.

She was special in everyone's life she touched, to include two special young men: Jon Jaurigui, and Jacob Alvarez.

Clarissa enjoyed Music, Art, and TV, did I mention MAKE-UP – (smiles…)

Travelling in the US and abroad, she roamed around Europe one Summer with her best friend, Priya Misra and Priya’s sister, Kim Misra.

Her fondness for felines began with her beloved Daisy Mae who crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge a few years ago. Her siblings each were raised with a cat of their own. Clarissa loved them all.

She had much empathy for Geriatrics and considered her most recent employer, Pennington Gardens Assisted Living to be her "home away from home".

She graduated in 2013 from Marco de Niza High in Tempe, AZ. Clarissa graduated from ASU with her Bachelors Degree in 2018. Her field of study placed focus on her passion for life – her artwork. Clarissa’s art varied, from computer graphics to hand drawn sketching. She worked with a variety of mediums, including water colors, acrylics, and old comic books, etc.

She enjoyed Marketing and Social Media, designing web pages for UHAUL as an intern her senior year at ASU.

The sudden shock of losing her has devastated us all.

She will be held in our hearts for her loving, caring, feisty, outgoing, “state your case” personality.

Her special name for her mama was Madre. Mama’s pet name for Clarissa was “Little Miss Stitch”.

Please join us in her Celebration of Life. Thank you all for attending her Funeral Services today.

Friday’s Service

You are free to participate in any or all of the following services.

10:00 am -- 11:00 am: Public Visitation / Viewing (optional)

11:00 am -- Noon: Eulogy

(Family and friends are encouraged to speak if they wish)

12 Noon -- 12:15 pm: Break / Head to adjoining graveside site.

(1 minute drive or 5 minute walk)

Please note:

Clarissa will be transported to the adjoining Cemetery by hearse. Family and friends are invited to follow the hearse in procession to her graveside.

12:15 pm -- 1:00 pm: Graveside Burial / Lowering of casket.

Please feel free to bring a flower or small bouquet to place on her casket at her graveside service.

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Wrap-up

(Light continental brunch, visit with friends & family.)

Open mic during the brunch for anyone who chooses to share their special memories.

In lieu of flowers please make any donations you choose to:

Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ.

https://lowell.edu/support/donate/

or Friends for Life non-kill animal shelter

https://azfriends.org/support/donate/

Thank you,

The Krusemark Family

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