CROSBY, Lewis Ashton

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Sunday, November 25, 2012 >> Lewis Ashton Crosby << >> June 7, 1907 — Nov. 18, 2012 << "Lew" was born in Beverly, Mass., June 7, 1907, to Leonora and Arthur Crosby. He grew up in upstate New York and graduated from Amenia High School June 24, 1924. With his brother, Herbert, he drove to California in a "reconstructed" Essex sedan in 1926. After returning to Massachusetts, Lewis pursued one of his interests, radio. This quickly led to work in this field and in 1938, he started his own business, Electrical Supply Corp. Lewis had another ongoing fascination, flying. In 1930, he built a Heath Parasol light plane from a kit. Lewis never flew this plane but 30-plus years later, he took to the air in the first of two planes that he owned and flew. He retired in 1970 and moved his family to the home he lived in for the next 42 years. After settling his family in Lake Havasu, he returned east alone, flying his Cessna across country accompanied by his son, Robert. Lew was active in starting the local Good Sam Club, working on the building committee of Lake Havasu Baptist Church, was a 25-year member of Golden K Kiwanis, and enjoyed every day of his life in this desert oasis and was proud to be known as the oldest resident in Lake Havasu City. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Crosby; and his sons, Robert and Phillip Crosby; granddaughters, Kimberly (Michael) Robinson, and Kerri (Jon) Straus; grandsons, Lance and Shawn Crosby; great-granddaughter, Shayla Crosby; and great-grandsons, Tristan Crosby, Brandyn and Bret Robinson, Jacob, Toby and Jordan Strauss. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers Herbert, Robert and Harold Crosby; his first wife, Phyllis; and his daughter, Barbara Jean Crosby. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Lew’s family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.