CRUSCH,
Carreen
(Maiden Name: McNeil)
Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ -
Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 -
Carreen Crusch, affectionately known as CC to RV friends was born May 5,
1938 in Billings, Mont. and passed away Nov. 14, 2014 in Las Vegas,
Nev., after a short illness. She was the oldest of three children born
to Evelyn G. Bahn and Dallas B. McNeil.
Carreen was very active at her high school in Froid, Mont., including
Class Vice President. She graduated in 1956.
Carreen married her only love Marvin Crusch from Bainville, Mont., in
Froid, Mont., December 1956. They had a son Byron in 1959. He died
shortly after he was born. Her four-legged love was their Yorkshire
Terrier named "Missy".
Carreen graduated from Cosmetology school in Washington State in 1964.
She built a client base and handled her business for 15 years. Although
their 'home' was in Washington State for 31 years, Marvin's job took
them all over the western US - Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, California. At
each site, they made new friends and kept up with them throughout their
life.
Carreen and Marvin spent the last seven years in Lake Havasu City.
Carreen belonged to several organizations including Elks, Eagles and
American Legion. She was also a proud member of the Assiniboine and
Sioux Tribes of Fort Peck in Poplar, Mont.
Survivors include husband, Marvin Crusch; sister, Ardyce (Bob) Kelly;
brother, JB (Vickie) McNeil; nieces and nephews, Laura Kelly (Les)
Sherrill, Lana Kelly (Jay) Deeney, Jamin (Kris) McNeil, Merritt McNeil
(Mark) Rundell and Robert (Venessa) McNeil; great-nephews and nieces,
Levi and Logan Deeney, Haley and Hannah Sherrill, Max, Madison and Micah
Rundell, Kegan and Jared McNeil, Madeline and McKenna McNeil; brothers-
in-law, Dennis Crusch, Bobby Crusch; sister-in-law, Betty Crusch and
cousins and their families.
Carreen was preceded in death by son, Byron; parents, Evelyn and Dallas
McNeil; sister-in-law, Marsha McNeil; brother-in-law, Keith Crusch.
At Carreen's request, no service will take place. Donations may be made
in Carreen's name to Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 Swenson St., Las
Vegas, NV 89119
Remembrances may be shared with the family by visiting
www.lakehavasumortuary.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory,
2225 N. Kiowa Blvd.