OBITUARY
Mary Cussie Elizabeth Crawford
March 6, 1940 – February 1, 2013
Mary "Cussie" Crawford, 72, of Evans passed away peacefully in her home, with her family by her side on February 1, 2013. Mary and her twin brother were born on March 6, 1940, four miles North of Frederick in the family's home to John and Edna "Treat" Gibb.
In 1944, the family moved to Frontier Villa in Cheyenne, Wyo. Mary attended Deming Grade School, Johnson Jr. High and Cheyenne Central, all in Cheyenne. She also attended Gill High School in Gill for one year.
While attending Johnson Jr. High she met Gary D. Crawford. On March 26, 1958 they were married in Greeley at the Lutheran Church. After their marriage they lived in Cheyenne. In 1959 their daughter, Tina Marie was born. Shortly after her birth Gary's job took them to Denver. In 1962 their son, Ricky Dean was born. In 1963 they returned to Greeley/Evans area to raise their family.
Mary was a homemaker the majority of her life, but looked forward to the fall season when she would drive truck during the beet harvest on her sister's farm. She worked a short time at the Phillips 66 station in Evans during the filming of "Centennial".
Mary loved to work outdoors beside her husband. She helped build the first home they owned with acreage and later helped with the building of the second home on the acreage. They lived there until 2003 when her health began to fail. They then moved to Evans.
Mary loved to play Bingo, her son Rick, or granddaughter Stacy would join her and she rarely missed a Wednesday night. She enjoyed trips to Black Hawk and Deadwood, S.D. Although Bingo was her hobby, the highlight of Mary's life was spending time with her "girls", Tina, Stacy, Lindsey and sister, Mable. She loved outings with them, especially during the holiday season. Mary was an avid Colorado Eagles Hockey fan, anytime there was a ticket available, she was ready to go. She didn't have the full concept of the game and had no problem admitting that, but loved the "physical aspect" of the sport. As Mary's illness progressed and she spent more time at home you could always find one of her four legged friends on her lap, Boomer, Duke, Dudley and Bear.
Mary was a good hearted woman and would help anyone in need. She was loved dearly by her family and will be missed.
Mary is survived by her husband, Gary of Evans, her daughter, Tina (Terry) Maxwell of Evans, her son, Ricky Crawford of Evans, and friend Amanda Baker of Greeley, a sister, Mable McGillicuddy, of Evans, a sister-in-law, Cheryl (Ray) Koski of Livermore, CA, a twin brother, John (Peggy) Gibb, of Yoder, Wyo. brothers, James Pafford of Little Rock, AK, Harold Pafford of Cheyenne, Ray Pafford of Hershey. NE., William (Pat) Bozarth of Port Orchard, WA., Thurman Bozarth of Lakewood, a brother-in-law, Daniel Dorn of Goodland, KS., three grandchildren, Stacy Maxwell, Lindsey Maxwell and Kevin (Michelle) Crawford, all of Evans, three great-grandchildren: Jenyl Martinez of Greeley, Aiden Crawford and Teagan Maxwell both of Evans and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edna, sisters, Edna Boyles, Pearl Caldwell and Laura Dorn, brothers, William Pafford, Jack Pafford and infant brother, Georgie Gibb and infant son, Gary Dean Crawford, Jr. a granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Crawford, and great-granddaughter infant Jenny Crawford.
Memorial service 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Stoddard Funeral Home. Inurnment at Beth El Cemetery in Cheyenne at later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northern Colorado c/o Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W. 28th St., Greeley, CO 80634.
Please visit www.stoddardsunset.com to sign online guestbook.
Services
- Memorial Service Thursday, February 7, 2013
REMEMBERING
Mary Cussie Elizabeth Crawford
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RECEIVE UPDATESCrystal Bozarth
February 8, 2013
You will be missed dearly. Love to the family.
Judy&Trent Romero
February 7, 2013
I am very sad that Cuss has passed but she never left a bad impression on anyone. I was never there where she did not make me laugh and I loved her so very much. She will be missed so very Much.
Judy & Trent
Johnny Gibb
February 6, 2013
I wanted to say im so sorry for your loss, Aunt cussy was a great person to all, I love you all, Huggs,
February 6, 2013
i just wanted to say i am sorry for your loss and i remember when linsay talked about her grandma she would light up and how teagan loved her.
patti
kevin lindstrom
February 6, 2013
Gary Scooby here. tina and I wish you and all your family the very best and sorry for your loss. nitro40@q.com e-mail
Kevin and Tina
February 5, 2013
Angie and I would like to express our condolences to you Gary and all your family over the passing of Mary. She will truely be missed by many!!
Angie and Larry Mitchell
Jana Benton
February 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. I had the pleasure of doing Mary's hair for several years and she has to be one of the sweetest ladies I know. I looked forward to seeing her come in and telling me stories of her life. She will be deeply missed! Love to Tina, Stacy and Lindsey and the rest of the family!!
Kathy Smith-Merchant
February 5, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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School Days
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The Family
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"1956"
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"1957"
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Mary & Gary 1957
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Our Wedding Day~March 26, 1958
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Visit to California
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1972 California
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Mary & Timber
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"1970" Daleny Buttes~Rick & Mom
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Mom building our 1st home out West
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The finished product~"Home"
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Mom with her helper, "Stacy" 1983
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Easter Dinner at Ma & Pa Gipson's
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Mom helping with the new addition, Lindsey 1986
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Brothers~Harold & Ray "1991"
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Mom & Dad
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Mom, Dad, Tina & Rick
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The Wild Women at Estes, September 1999
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The Girls~Lindsey's 1st Homecoming "2000"
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Brothers & Sisters~Laura, Mom, Mae, Ray, Dugan, Bill & Harold, March 2003
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Grandma & Kevin~Kevin's Prom April 2003
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Grandma with Jennifer Lynn~September 2003
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Grandma & Jen at Children's~October 2003
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Kevin, Grandma & Grandpa~Kevin's Graduation May 2004
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Grandma & Lindsey~Kevin's Graduation, working on new signs
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Mom & Dad~Relay for Life June 2004
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Mom, Dad & Tina~Christmas 2005
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Mom, Dad, Tina, Rick, Stacy, Lindsey, Boomer & Bear~Christmas 2006
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Mom & Dad~Christmas 2006
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Mom & Duke~July 2007
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Mom & Dad with great-grandkids, Jenyl & Kiara with their mom, Steph~November 2007
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Short Ole' Lady & Stacy~November 2007
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Little Ole' Lady & Lindsey~November 2007
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Christmas 2007~She loved cardinals!
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Mom, Dad, Ma & Pa Gip, Rick & Tina~March 2008
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Mom & Dad at Angie's wedding~July 2008
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Christmas~December 2008
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Grandma & Stacy with Sadie & Bear "cutting up" April 2009
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Mom babysitting Scooter~May 2009
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Kickin' Back
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Stacy & Grandma~The new great-grandson, Teagan, August 2009
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Four generations~Mary, Tina, Lindsey & Teagan, June 2009
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Christmas 2009
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May 2010
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Grandma & Grandpa with their 3 great-grandchildren~Jenyl, Aiden & Teagan
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Mom & Tina
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Sisters~Mary, Mae & Mable at the Memorial
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Great-Grandson, Aiden's K-graduation~May 2011
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Lindsey's Deck Party~July 2011
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Christmas 2011
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Christmas 2011
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The Gang~Christmas 2011
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Easter 2012~Teagan & Grandma dying eggs
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Sisters - Best Friends~Cussie & Mable Uno Fest October 2012
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Great-Grandma & Aiden~October 2012
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Great-Grandma & Teagan~October 2012
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Little Ole' Lady & Lindsey~December 2012
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Mom~Christmas 2012
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Teagan checking Grandma~January 31, 2013
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Mary "Cussie" Crawford~Loving Wife, Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma. We will miss you dearly.
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