In the early morning hours of January 22, 2014, Genevieve (Jenny) Rose Meyer Crawford passed on due to complications of Alzheimer’s.
Jenny was born on August 28, 1929 to Clem and Helena Riis Meyer. She was raised with siblings Mary, Betty, Ted and Ida and attended St. Helena School for eight years. While attending Helena High School and graduating in 1947, she met her one and only true love, Robert (Lee) Crawford.
Jenny married Lee in 1948, and they recently celebrated 66 years together. Jenny and Lee raised five children; Bob, Dan, Tim, Nick and Ivy. She worked for her parents at the Main Motel before becoming a bookkeeper for Allen Electric and American Building. After “retiring” Jenny and Lee opened and operated J. Crawford’s Yogurt Shop. She was an avid walker, and was often seen on one side of the town or another and anywhere in between.
Jenny was a source of strength for her family and showed us all what it means to work hard. She loved spending time with her family, whether it was at the family cabin, going on trips, frequent family gatherings, Friday lunches or simply a not so quick visit at her home.
When asked how they want Grandma to be remembered, it was hard to come up with a quick way to describe her. She was so much to all of us. She was beautiful, strong, stubborn, kind hearted, healthy and fun. She is our grandma, our mom, the love of Lee’s life; she is our sunshine and our truth, and will be greatly missed by her entire family and all that knew her. Jenny had a long, beautiful life. Do not cry for her; she had it all.
Jenny was preceded in death by her parents, all her siblings, sister-in-law Brona Lu Crawford and daughter-in-law Doris Niven Crawford. She is survived by her husband Lee, their children; Bob (Linda), Dan (Mary), Tim, Nick, Ivy Robertson (Kerry), brother-in-law Harry (Karen) Crawford and Dawn Piazzi. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, who will miss her more than words can say; Angie, Shane, Ryan, Dani, Jessie, Jake, Travis, Christopher, and Amber, twelve great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Aimee, Sherri and the entire Aspen Gardens staff for the phenomenal care of not only Jenny, but also her family.
A vigil will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2014 at the Cathedral of St. Helena. A reception will follow the mass in the Brondel Center. Rite of Committal will follow the reception at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in Jenny’s name are suggested to the McLaughlin Research Institute, 1520 23rd Street South, Great Falls, MT 59405 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Service Schedule
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Thursday January 30, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Friday January 31, 2014
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N. Ewing Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Reception
Following the Funeral Mass to 1:45 p.m.
Saturday January 31, 0201
Brondel Center in the lower level of the Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N. Ewing Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Rite of Committal
2:15 p.m.
Saturday January 31, 0201
Resurrection Cemetery
N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Thursday January 30, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Friday January 31, 2014
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N. Ewing Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Reception
Following the Funeral Mass to 1:45 p.m.
Saturday January 31, 0201
Brondel Center in the lower level of the Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N. Ewing Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Rite of Committal
2:15 p.m.
Saturday January 31, 0201
Resurrection Cemetery
N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Dan & Verna Vuckovich says
Ivy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
Joe and Eileen says
Wish we were there to give a hug. Always needed when your mom passes. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Jackson says
Ivy, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Your mom was so loved and will be missed by so many. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
JOHN A. WALL says
Jenny was my pewmate at St. Mary’s Saturday 4:30 mass. Everyone around the last couple of pews on the left side will miss her greatly. Sorry Lee and all the kids, she was a great
lady!! We will miss her smile. jaw
Sue Bannon says
Ivy and family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved the days of Crawford’s Yogurt…and visiting with your mom….She always brightened my day. I am thinking of you and sending prayers.. Sue
Margaret Kauska says
Ivy – It has been a great pleasure getting to know your mother through sharing our mom stories. Prayers and hugs to you and your family, may you all find peace in your memories.
Julie Frickel says
Ivy and family. I have so many fond memories of your mom. The times at the lake, themed Christmas trees, beaded curtains and always feeling welcome and at home at your house. You all have such a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julie
Janie Holmes says
Hugs to you, Ivy and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherri (Mockel) Ohs-Mosley says
Sorry for your family’s loss. I remember Jennie as a vivacious and beautiful woman. She was my mom’s first cousin and so my second…
Dick Poepping says
Lee, Bob, Dan, Tim, Nick & Ivy….Will truly miss your mother. Jenny was like the neighborhood mother for all us kids. I will treasure the visit I was able to have with her and your father last summer at the Gates. She was the sunshine that got me going in the morning knowing I would see her along the route to work. God Bless your wonderful family .
Neighborhood Kid
Michelle Van Nice says
Ivy and family, Sorry for the loss of your Mom. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Carmen Levick says
Ivy – I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like your mom was an amazing woman. Cherish your memories and hold on to the good times. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis & Conie Sorrels says
Our prayers go out to Lee & family.
Angela Branz-Spall says
Dear Ivy,
Please know that Jim and I hold you and yours close in our hearts during this time. Your family is such an example of love and caring. Your parents did such a wonderful job in teaching you all how to love and care for one another…..she will be missed, but she lives on in each of you. With deepest sympathy, Jim Spall and Angela Branz-Spall
Dot & Mark Welsko & family says
Dear Dawn ,Jesse & Jake
With our deepest sympathy to you & the Crawford Family
Fondly remembering Jenny preparing a delicious “Brunch at Bethany Beach “for a Piazzi
family vacation in De. Her “shared recipes ” are favorites enjoyed by all of us .We’ll think of her often.
Our prayers are with you all With love …. Dot & Mark Welsko & family
Glen Cuchine says
Crawford Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jenny will always hold a special place in my heart. When she sold her parents home at Ewing and 8th Ave in 1985; Sharon and I purchased it. We enjoyed our interactions with Jenny and really loved the many years we spent in that special home. It was always such a treat to see Jenny and have a brief visit…she was always in a hurry, so the visits were brief. God Bless you all.
Ole and Connie Olson says
Lee and family…we send our condolences to you. Jenny was a very special person and she has a place in our hearts and prayers. We regret we cannot attend the services for her, we have a family funeral to attend the same day. Our best to you, we’ll be thinking of you.
Peter and Judy Burggraff says
Jenny and I worked together at the Allen Electric when it was located on Main Street, so many years ago. Jenny trained me the best that she could and we had many happy hours together there and afterwards. We heard so many stories about the family and watched as they built the home my brother-in-law, Mike, now lives in. So many memories that we will always treasure. Our thoughts are with everyone in the family.
Betty Burggraff Bay says
So sorry for your for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Tom Juhl says
Lee and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gina Beneventi Tweden says
Dear Ivy and family,
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Jenny was always so kind and will be remembered that way. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Sincerely,
Gina
Shelly Mathews says
To the Crawford Family,
I worked for Jenny and Lee at their yogurt store many years ago. What a nice woman Jenny was. So sorry for your loss.