CROTINGER, Margaret (Peg), of Tucson passed away on April 4, 2011. Born December 10, 1918 in Montrose, Co, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, James Crotinger, Lt. Col. USMC, two sisters and a brother. She is survived by her children, Richard Crotinger, Douglas Crotinger (Cindy), Trudi Robinson (Rob); grandchildren Kia Crotinger, Carey Watson (Tyler) and Todd Robinson. After graduation from the University of Denver, Peg went on to a career in teaching English and Music in Colorado and Virginia. In 1977 she and her husband came to Tucson where Peg became a long-time docent at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, was active in Girl's Ranch Tucson Auxiliary, volunteered at the Humane Society, and at Interfaith Community Services. She had a lifetime love of music, animals, gardening and reading. She will be remembered for her strength, intelligence and the love she gave to all those who were blessed to know her. Memorial services will be held 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2011 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY AND CEMETERY, 5801 E Grant Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Interfaith Community Services, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, or Humane Society of Tucson.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 6, 2011.

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Peggy Ward

April 8, 2011

Dearest Trudi - you know I will always love your mother for how she welcomed me into her life 5 years ago...I'm so grateful she gave all her best to you, you are so dear to me. Much love, and many prayers - Peggy Ward

Kathryn Annibal

April 6, 2011

She was COMPLETE in so many ways. A wife... a mother... and one hell of a human being. Thanks Peg for showing me how to live life to the fullest!

Lettie Ormsby

April 6, 2011

Sorry to hear about the lost of your mother. Know that I'm thinking of you and your family and caring and wishing you and yours comfort and peace. My prayers are with your and your family.

April 6, 2011

Peg was a wonderful neighbor and will be missed.

Gene and Pauline Hechler

Laura Tyndall

April 6, 2011

Dear Crotinger Family - We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and beloved Great/Grand Aunt. Peg was a wonderful person and she will long live in memories and heart. We are so sorry that we cannot be there in person to share in the hugs, and tears and joyful rememberances (and perhaps a swear word or two!). We loved her and send our love to you all at this time of sorrow. Much love, Laura Tyndall and Megan Hoffman and Burt Hoffman

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