Obituary: Verle A. Crown

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In memory of

Verle A. Crown

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at the Clarkson Mt. View Healthcare Facility in Rapid City at the age of 87

Verle Amy (Lynch) Crown was born December 28, 1919 at the family homestead north of Quinn, the daughter of John and Etna (Flatt) Lynch. She attended school at Lake Creek School and started high school at Quinn, South Dakota.

Verle was united in marriage to Merle Lynal Crown on September 14, 1940. They moved to Rapid City and lived there for three years. They then moved to Wall and worked on Merle's family dairy. They purchased the Puritan Oil dealership in 1946. In 1961 they built the bowling alley where she worked for many years. In 1964 they started the Red Arrow Campground where she also worked. They later bought the Emil Muller place where she resided until November 2006 when she moved into Clarkson Mountain View Health Care Facility.

Verle was an inspiration to her family and others through her kindness, nurturing guidance and strong faith. One of her many pleasures was her children and grandchildren. She also had a great passion for animals especially cats. She was an active member of United Methodist Church.

Grateful for sharing her life included seven children, Patty Kjerstad of Wall, Merlin Crown and his wife, Betty of Wall, Donna Fauske and her husband, David of Wall, Alvin Crown and his wife, Donna of Wall, and Doug Crown and his wife Darla of Rapid City, Bonnie Ramirez and her husband Tom of Douglas, Wyoming and Gale Crown and his wife Tammie of Wall, twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren, one sister, Ila Mae Norman of Rapid City, a sister-in-law, Wilma Lynch of Quinn.

Verle was preceded in death by her husband Merle Crown on June 20, 2005; her parents; two brothers Marlo and Verlyn Lynch; two sisters, Velma Dartt and Gladys Kitterman; a son-in-law Richard "Dick" Kjerstad; and a granddaughter-in-law Rose Mary Kjerstad.

Visitation was 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at the United Methodist Church in Wall.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at the United Methodist Church, with Pastor Brad Kattelmann officiating

Interment will be at the Wall Cemetery.

A memorial is established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 2:00 p.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Brad Kattelmann
MUSIC
Carol Hahn – Pianist
Congregational Hymns
"How Great Thou Art"
Nicole Ramirez – Vocalist
"Wind Beneath My Wings"
Tom Ramirez – Vocalist
"Amazing Grace"
USHERS
Jerry Johannesen-Bernard Foster-Bill Leonard
PALLBEARERS
Kem Kjerstad – Jem Kjerstad – Kent Kjerstad
Kevin Kjerstad – Byron Crown – Tim Fauske
B.J. Dartt – Chris Ramirez
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota
"THE BEST"
God saw you were getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around you
And whispered "Come to me".
A golden heart stopped beating
Hard working hands now rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 2:00 p.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota

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To the family of Verle Crown-
I was very saddened to read the news of Verle.

It was so cute when I use to live in Wall I use to run out South of town with my Dalmatian. It didn't matter what time of day I would go running I always seemed to run into Merle and Verle in their car either heading to Wall or going home. Merle was always driving and he would pull over to the other lane because he knew my dog would probably come out of the ditch and chase their car. Verle was always like Eva Gabor in "Green Acres" waving like crazy. Everytime I saw that two tone brown car coming, it brought a smile to my face.

They were such a cute couple and very good solid poeple. I am sorry that the town of Wall no longer has these two people as role models.

My deepest sympathy.

Kari R. Welsh ~ Kari R. Welsh Anchorage, AK (3/17/2007)
Patty and family: My thoughts are with you. Verle and Merle were just the greatest. I remember the fun days of early grade school, playing in your basement until Verle had had enough of us! After my return to Wall, your dad was always the highlight of any day. I will miss them both and feel privileged to have learned so much from both of them. Jonny ~ Jonny Creighton Winn-Holsether Wall, SD (3/17/2007)
You are all in our thoughts and prayers, when I think of your Mom I think of her wonderfully contagious laugh & smile. She was a neat caring person and it was inherited by her kids. I bet Veryl & Merle are looking down smiling upon you.
The Dan Hauks ~ Dan & Cindy Hauk and Family . (3/17/2007)
Patty & Family So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ~ Stanley & Shirley Porch 26740 Hisle Rd. (3/17/2007)
You and your family are in our prayers at this difficult time. I wish we could be there with you, but that is out of the question, so just know we are with you in spirit. ~ Joan & Dick Waugh 304 So. Center (3/17/2007)
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Your in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Roy Shull Family Rapid City, Sd 57702 (3/17/2007)
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of your Mother's passing. Just remember she and your Father are happily together again, with God.
Love, Gayle & Glenn ~ Gayle Waugh & Glenn Hajny 1870 Fir Rd., Belleville, KS 66935 (3/17/2007)
We are sorry to hear about Verle. She was always a true family person who loved by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our Love
Tom, Kamie, Abbie and Emily Carmichael ~ Tom and Kamie Carmichael 312 Grand Ave., Delta, CO 81416 (3/17/2007)
My condolences to all the Crown family at the passing of your mom, Verle, she was a great lady and I know she will be deeply missed. I always loved her laugh and I will miss seeing her at the Wall Drug. Bonnie know that I think of you often and you are in my players. Bless you all. ~ JoAnn (Eisenbraun) Hoffman 506 Jefferson #3, Vermillion, SD (3/17/2007)
My deepest sympathy to all the family and especially to Gale and Tammie. Losing a mother is hard, know that her and Merle are together in God's care. ~ Betty Bryan Rapid City, SD (3/17/2007)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you ~ Don and Susie Cuppy Mitchell, SD (3/17/2007)
I was really sorry to hear about Verle, she was a great lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. She will be missed alot. I have lots of memories of her and Merle. ~ Wade, Gloria and Michael Whetstone 5011 Milton, Gillette, WY (3/17/2007)