Laura Palmer Crouse

Laura Palmer Crouse, 94, died May 29, 2011, in Vero Beach. She was born in Chester, Pa., lived in Vero Beach and was formerly of Wallingford and Chester Springs, Pa. She graduated from Westtown School and attended the University of Pennsylvania. She volunteered at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, McKee Gardens in Vero Beach and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution in Fort. Pierce. She was a member of the Pickering Hunt Club, Corinthian Yacht Club, Cruising Club of America, Waynesborough Country Club and the Moorings Club. Survivors include her sons, Charles Jr. and Peter; daughter, Perry Jeffords; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charles White Crouse; and son, Richard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritan Fund at Indian River Estates, 7730 Indian Oaks Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32966. Services: A memorial gathering will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. A guestbook is available at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.