Longtime Sandy resident, Barbara Crowson died at her home on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. She was 63.
A graveside service will be held at Willamette National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.
She was born, Barbara Jean Cram on May 28, 1946 in Clinton, Iowa. As a small child the family moved to Texas where she was raised and received her schooling. Prior to moving to Oregon, Barbara lived in Germany for a short time. Barbara, along with her parents, moved to Portland in 1971. One year later Barbara was married to Marvin Crowson on April 28, 1972. They made their permanent home in Sandy where they raised their family and enjoyed 36 years of marriage prior to Marvin’s passing in 2008.
Barbara enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, cooking and baking. She had a love for music, dancing and all animals.
Surviving are her sons, Derek Crowson of Sandy, Darrin Crowson of Portland and David Crowson also of Portland; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.