Sept. 1, 1932 – Oct. 27, 2009

Vivian Louise Crowe passed away Oct. 27 in Lake Havasu City. She was born Sept. 1, 1932, in Hammond, Ind. She was married to Eugene Melroy Crowe on July 7, 1952, in North Chicago, Ill.

She is survived by daughters; Linda Cognito Julian-Steve, Judy Steinberger Halloran, and Jode Crowe Mayer, grandchildren; James Cognito, Julie Cognito Simpson-Keith, Margarita Rivas Cognito, Cristina Ferencz, Michael Steinberger, Jessica Steinberger, and Rachel Steinberger, brother; Walter Brown Jr-Lois, great grandchildren; Alegre Rivas, Nicholas Ferencz, and Alisha Ferencz-Stoltz. She is preceded in death by husband, Eugene Crowe; mother, Adda Brown; and father, Walter Brown Sr.

Viv lived a long and happy life; surrounded by the people who meant the most to her, her family, close friends and her dogs. She had a long loving marriage to a wonderful man who worshipped the ground she walked on. She enjoyed auto racing, computer games, crafting at the Eagles for Hospice, playing cards and spending time with her family and friends. To her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren she was the confidant, the constant that would always be in our lives. She will be forever missed. As a beloved friend stated, “With love, all things endure, for though they may pass from this earth, they live in the hearts of those who have loved them.”

She was in fraternal organizations such as the Eagles, Elks, and Hospice of Havasu (volunteer, crafts).

Graveside memorial is Sunday 1 p.m. at Havasu Memorial Gardens with a “party” celebrating her life immediately following at the Eagles.

Arrangements were entrusted to Lake Havasu Mortuary & Crematory. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at lakehavasumortuary.com.