Obituary for Beverly May Crosby (Welch)
Beverly M. Crosby (nee Welch), age 92, reached the end of her wonderful life, passing away peacefully on Wednesday, May, 18, 2022. Beverly was born & raised in Racine, Wisconsin on September 21, 1929. Loving wife of the late Clinton J. (Bud) for over 67 years.
Preceded in death by her parents William Howard and Elizabeth E. Welch, stepmother Vera J. Welch and brother Howard William Welch.
Married in October 1949, Bev and Bud raised six children in the Milwaukee area. Linda (Mark) Asselin, Clark (Nancy) Crosby, Christine (Kurt) Susek, Janeen (Fred) Cooper, Debra (Greg) Orth and LuAnn (Glenn) Knoedler.
Bev will be greatly missed by her 6 children, 15 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and sister-in-law Carol Welch.
Bev had a love for music, painting, baking, crafting and knitting newborn hats for Children's Hospital. She made a point to always help anyone with whatever she could. Her love of life was evident in the way she lived. Bev had a special gift of not only seeing the good in people, but also in bringing out the best in them.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Vitas Hospice, Maplewood Health Center and Layton Terrace for their dedication, care and compassion given to Beverly over the years.
In accordance with Bev's wishes, a private family service will be held later.
Preceded in death by her parents William Howard and Elizabeth E. Welch, stepmother Vera J. Welch and brother Howard William Welch.
Married in October 1949, Bev and Bud raised six children in the Milwaukee area. Linda (Mark) Asselin, Clark (Nancy) Crosby, Christine (Kurt) Susek, Janeen (Fred) Cooper, Debra (Greg) Orth and LuAnn (Glenn) Knoedler.
Bev will be greatly missed by her 6 children, 15 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and sister-in-law Carol Welch.
Bev had a love for music, painting, baking, crafting and knitting newborn hats for Children's Hospital. She made a point to always help anyone with whatever she could. Her love of life was evident in the way she lived. Bev had a special gift of not only seeing the good in people, but also in bringing out the best in them.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Vitas Hospice, Maplewood Health Center and Layton Terrace for their dedication, care and compassion given to Beverly over the years.
In accordance with Bev's wishes, a private family service will be held later.