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1932
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2018
Marian Crecelius Obituary
Glendale - Marian T. Crecelius, 86, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away July 6, 2018. She was born July 1, 1932 in Redwood, California to Adrian and Jewel (Crowell) Thurston. On April 1, 1972, the day her husband Lt. Col. Fred Crecelius retired from the United States Air Force, Marian received a Certificate of Appreciation for her own unselfish, faithful and devoted service. Her unfailing support and understanding helped to make possible her husband's lasting contribution to the Nation. Marian was loved and respected by everyone and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred, sisters Virginia Blum and Sandra Herron and daughter Mari Anne Crecelius. Marian is survived by her children Beverly Foster, Susan (John) Crecelius Williams, Charles (Lotte) Crecelius, Fred (Laurie) Crecelius Jr. and John Crecelius; brother Adrian (Rita) Ledda; sister Roberta (Robert) Keller, 9 grandchildren and 19 wonderful great grandchildren. "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Proverbs 31: 25-29. A Celebration of Marian's life will be held at The Cedars, 1702 E Northern Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85020 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Funeral Chapel, please offer condolences at www.heritagefuneralchapels.com. In lieu of flowers please make donations to a local food bank.
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christy mesa
July 17, 2021
we miss you grandma!!!! I always think of you and grandpa
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I love you Grandma we miss you
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