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2008
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Carol Crowder Obituary
She was born May 15, 1924, in Brooklyn, Wash., to Walter and Grace (Munson) Burke. She graduated from North River High School in Brooklyn in 1942, attended Wheaton College in Illinois for a year, then graduated from Triple City Business College in 1945.
She worked in Civil Service during World War II, as a bank teller for several years, and as a secretary for the Department of Social & Health Services in Chehalis before retiring in 1994.
Carol was a loving mom, grandma and "prayer warrior". She was active the Faith Lutheran Brethren Church in Kelso and earlier, Centralia Angelical Free Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Cothren and Kim Meusel; a brother, Albert Burke; a sister, Doris "Tyne" Burke; 13 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, John Pearson in 2001; a daughter, Pollyanna Cowan in 1990; a brother, David Burke in 2002; a sister, Bonnie Nutter in 1995; and a granddaughter, Heidi Brusco in 2002.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Brethren Church in Kelso with a luncheon to follow. A viewing will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Dowling Funeral Home in Cathlamet followed by a graveside committal at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet.
Donations in her memory may be made to Faith Lutheran Brethren Church, 210 Fishers Lane, Kelso WA 98626.
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Memories and Condolences
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Don Reddick
July 9, 2008
I worked at DSHS with Carol from the time I was hired until Carol retired. She was a wonderful person to work with. I only remember one slight disagreement and that was funny, looking back at it. We both wanted to do the same page of typing because we each thought the other was too busy. We laughed about it later because neither of us could remember who won, just that we most likely spent longer "discussing" it than it would have taken either of us to do it.
I remember her as a good friend, I can give her no greater epitaph.
Cathie Hunziker
July 4, 2008
I worked with Carol for many years at DSHS in Chehalis and she became a good friend. She was the secretary for the Social Services unit and she kept us all in line! Without her services we could not do our jobs. Carol had a wonderful sense of humor, and despite her slender stature, she was one of the strongest women I have known. My prayres and thoughts are with your family, Carol and may you be at peace.
Ruth Holt
July 4, 2008
I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Carol when she interviewed me for her position at the Chehalis DSHS office. She was so very kind to me and, after she chose me for the job, she trained me to take her place. Just so you all know, NO ONE could take her place! She was fun and feisty and a true friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know she will be missed.
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