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2020
ELAINE CRUTCHER Obituary
Elaine Voges Crutcher, age 77, passed away on September 9th, 2020.
She was born on September 18th, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas to Lawrence and Elsie Voges.
She graduated from Highlands High School in 1961, and then went on to graduate from The Baptist Health System School of Professional Nursing.
She was employed by the Baptist Hospital System her entire nursing career and served as operating room supervisor before her retirement.
On May 29th, 1965 she married Robert Crutcher. While raising her two children she enjoyed being a troop leader for the Girl Scouts, chaperoning church trips, cheering for their sports teams and many fun family vacations.
Her family involvement continued when she became "Mamaw", and she never missed a grandchild's sporting event or dance recital.
Elaine loved spending time with family, cheering on the San Antonio Spurs as a season ticket holder for over 25 years and using her time share on South Padre Island.
She is survived by her son, Byron Crutcher and wife Kimberly, daughter, Teri Sorenson; brothers Robert Voges and wife Marion, Donald Voges and wife Barbara and Michael Voges and wife Diana; Grandchildren, Brennan Crutcher and wife Jordyn, Dylan Crutcher, Kirsten Chubb and husband Ben, Tori Shiver and Megan Sorenson; many nieces and nephews and numerous friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Robert Crutcher and both of her parents.
At this time there are no services planned. The family will host a celebration of life in the Spring of 2021.
Donations can be made in Elaine's memory to the San Antonio Zoo or the East Central Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Robin C. Massengale
September 25, 2020
Mrs. Crutcher was a community supporter and attended several East Central School Foundation annual fundraising galas. But, my memories of Mrs. Crutcher reach back to the late 60s and early 70s - long before we met again at the annual galas.
Mr. and Mrs. Crutcher, Byron and Teri were members of the same church - Highland Terrace UMC - as was my family. One of my earliest memories of the many church activities was attending the church men's regular baseball games. While most of the wives and children cheered on the husbands and fathers who were playing, my three siblings and I, along with Byron and Teri, had the best time playing IN the Crutcher's early-model Volkswagen bug. Knowing the trunk was actually in the front of the car - an odd and exciting site for a bunch of little kids - was one thing, but being able to seat ALL SIX of us in there was great fun!
As I smile at the memory from decades ago, my thoughts and prayers are with Byron and Teri and their families. Mr. and Mrs. Crutcher were terrific people, loved by many and truly one-of-a-kind in every way. Like Mr. Crutcher, Mrs. Crutcher will always be missed.
Carolyn Pollok
September 23, 2020
We were So shocked to hear of Elaine’s passing! We are sending our deepest sympathies to her family. God Bless her family & May she Rest In Peace!
Adrienne Wille King
September 21, 2020
I was in Elaine’s Girl Scout troop in high school or maybe a bit earlier. Her mom was our leader. I later switched troops & ended up getting selected to attend the Nat’l GS Senior Roundup. But I always remembered being in their troop. I wish I had known how to stay in touch with Elaine all these years. I’ve had a wonderful 57 years of being a GS & I can’t help believing the Vogels had something to do with this.
I see that Elaine also volunteered as a GS leader. I’m sure she was a good one. I definitely recognize her smile after these 60 years. May she rest in the arms of Our Lord.
Adrienne Wille King.
Virginia Chiodo
September 21, 2020
I knew Elaine while we were attending Baptist Hospital nursing school. The last time I saw her was at the 100th year anniversary of the school. We, also, exchanged Christmas cards every year since we graduated! She was a wonderful friend and will be missed. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Janice Reynolds Kiolbassa
September 20, 2020
Remember her from school. Also from the hospital later on in years. Sweet lady. Hugs to her family.
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