Helen Lucille Crapo, 86, of Waterford passed away November 10, 2010. She was born August 19, 1924 in Pueblo, CO to Herbert W. and Grace Miller Averill.
Helen graduated from Central High School in Pueblo. In 1942 she moved to Albuquerque, NM where she graduated from Browning Business College.
She joined the MST&T Co. working until her marriage to Charles D. Crapo on August 30, 1952. He preceded her in death October 9, 2005. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Montana, living in Billings, Butte and Helena. She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Helena parish and loved camping, bowling, and gardening.
Helen is survived by son Michael (Cathee) Crapo of Centennial, CO, grandchildren Mrs. William (Tracee) McKay of Highlands Ranch, CO, and Ryan Crapo of Denver, CO, and great-grandchildren Cody and Nicole McKay and Oliver Crapo; daughter Mrs. David (Karen) Murray of Cheney, WA, grandchildren, Mrs. Jacob (Jennifer) Oxrieder of Cheney, WA and Mrs. Sean (Jessica) Hopf of Spokane, WA and Andrew (Bonnie) Murray of Portland, OR.
Rosary will be recited on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home where friends may call beginning at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 1200 p.m. at Cathedral of St. Helena. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Jeff and Diane Pedersen says
Mike and Kathy and family
Jeff and I were sorry to hear that your Mom passed away. Having just lost Diane’s dad on the 29th of October we understand how sad this can be. We will keep you in our prayers. God Bless you all
Jeff and Diane Pedersenw
Lisa Kuntz says
Mike, Cathee and family, I was very saddened to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa (Sell) Kuntz
TJ Murray says
Karen, Mike, Cathee and Dave & kids,
All of our love and prayers are with you and the family during the passing of your Mom and grandmother.
She and your Dad were wonderful people and my memories of them are as fresh as ever.
On behalf of Beth Ann, Coleman and Dayna – all the best and our hope that this moment of sorrow turns to years of happy memories very quickly.
Love
Tim Murray