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Muriel Crusoe Obituary

Muriel Christian Crusoe Muriel Christian Crusoe, 90, a retired nurse, died Thursday, July 7, 2005. The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. EDT Tuesday at Oakland Cemetery. Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Riggins Road Chapel (850- 877-8191) is handling arrangements. Born Valerie Muriel Christian in 1915, she was a native of Okaloosa County. She went through nurse's training at Sacred Heart Hospital and began a nursing career that lasted more than 60 years. During her career, she was one of the founders of the Lively School of Practical Nursing, a psychiatric nursing educator, a surgical head nurse and an emergency room head nurse. During World War II, she received a presidential appointment as a Red Cross Nurse from Franklin D. Roosevelt. After retirement, she continued as a consultant with Quality Assurance. She also volunteered her time to the community, working on the steering committee for establishing a professional EMS in 1972 and later teaching required HIV/AIDS classes to EMS personnel. She was active in her church and various clubs including Rose Circle Garden Club and the Tallahassee Woman's Club. Her interest in flower arranging led her to a national certification as a flower show judge. Survivors include a son Jon Crusoe; a daughter, Carolyn Crusoe Daly; three grandchildren, Matthew Daly, Shannon Daly Hoffman and Susan Daly Wilcox; a great grandson, Carter Daly; and three brothers, Ben, Wilburn and Rafael Christian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin E. Crusoe III, and her oldest son, Edwin E. Crusoe IV.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jul. 10, 2005.

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Mark Pulliam

August 11, 2005

I can truly say that I am proud to have known Mrs Crusoe and had her as part of my family. She was a wonderful mentor and friend. Mrs Crusoe taught me more than I will ever know about the beach and life itself after many long walks on the shore. Almost 30 years have passed since those walks and I still have boxes of shells that move with me wherever I go. I will always have a place for her in my heart as she was a truly influental friend.

Robert Pulliam Jr

August 11, 2005

I will really miss Mrs. Crusoe. I practically grew up on the beach at St. Teresa and I remember all of the good times that we had there. She was almost like a second mom to me. Robert

Amanda Long

July 17, 2005

My prayers go out to the family of Mrs. Crusoe. She was a very close friend of my grandmother's and I remember visiting her many times at the beach,..and I always had fun at her house. My grandmother has past as well, so take comfort knowing that muriel is entering into a place filled with friends...I know that they will both take care of each other! Take Care.

Grace Kelley

July 15, 2005

I'm sorry to hear of her passing. We worked together many years at Southwestern State Hospital. I will miss her dearly. I will keep your family in my prayers.



Love,

Grace

Joanne (Stoker) Anderson

July 12, 2005

Jon and family, I am sad for the loss of your mother, and everyones loss of such a talented, dynamic, charming, and downright interesting person. I will always remember her capacity for mischief, in having me think the large black dog had stolen my boots one evening! In spite of serious times, she found a place for humor!

Nancy CLARK

July 11, 2005

I had the pleasure of meeting Muriel many years ago through mutual friends, Bill and Gwen Bailey. We roomed together on a Bible Study tour abroad and spent eleven delightful days together.

Now, she could keep you up talking at nights but we had a lot of talking to catch up on!!!!

Visited occasionally in her home and at the beach house. Knew where her "Grapes" was stored. She was lots of fun and also had a very serious side to her personality.

Thinking of you in your loss of one more smart GRAND LADY.



Nancy Clark, P.O.Box 446, Cairo, GA 39828

Belva Delaney-Gurr

July 10, 2005

Carolyn, Jon and family I am so terribly sorry to read of your mother's death. She was wonderful woman. It has been a long time since you came out to my grandfather Harvey Parker's farm but I remember the visits and friendship that our families shared.

Mrs. Crusoe gave me my first piece of grown-up jewelry for graduation when everyone else saw me as little girl, I still have it 41 yrs later. She was a special person to me.

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