Wilma Jean Beardslee Kroschel

It is with heavy hearts that we, her family, announce that Wilma Jean Beardslee Kroschel has passed. She was an active and beloved member of the community for many years acting as the President of the local American Legion and active member of the VFW. She spent years following her son's and helping with Cub and Boy Scouts, loved gardening and canning, and spent endless hours keeping track of the Kroschel and Beardslee family trees.

Wilma is proceeded in Death by the love of her life Norman Kroschel, and her youngest of four sons Jerry Kroschel. She was surrounded by her family as she peacefully passed at the Colorow Care Center. She is survived by sons Steven Kroschel of Vernal Utah, Alan and his wife Wan who live in Bangkok Thailand, and Barry and his wife Carrie from Arizona. Her grandchildren Justin, Michael, Heather, and Matthew, as well as several great-grandchildren and spouses also mourn her passing.

Wilma married Norman in September 1954 and followed him to military posts both internationally and throughout the U.S. but always returned to her roots in the Montrose Valley where she loved best.

A viewing reception will be held at Crippin Funeral home on Thursday January 15 from 9:30 to 10:30am and will be followed by an internment at Grand View cemetery at 11:00am. A small reception will follow to be held at the Montrose American Legion Friendship Hall to which you are gladly welcome.

Please no flowers but cards of remembrance can be mailed to 80394 Avenue 48, Lot 27, Indio CA 92201. Wilma's family wishes to thank all her friends for thinking of her, and for the helpful and kind staff of Colorow Care Center for making the last of days as comfortable as possible.