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John ‘Jack’ William Crowley, 84

Posted: Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008 - 09:24:27 am PDT
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John “Jack” William Crowley, 84, resident of Hayden passed away Sept. 7, 2008, in Coeur d’Alene. He was born March 22, 1924, in Coeur d’Alene to William and Edytha Crowley. John married Shirlee Ellern on June 10, 1959, in Spokane.

John earned a Doctorate of Education and was a Superintendent of Schools in both Oregon and Idaho. He retired from the public school system in 1986.

He was a member of the Rotary, Elks and Oregon School Administrators. John enjoyed fishing, ATV riding, boating, reading and travel.

John is survived by his wife, Shirlee Crowley at their home in Hayden; son Paul Crowley and wife Lien of Wilsonville, Ore.; brother Pat Crowley and his wife Nancy of Seattle; sisters Norma Blessing of Coeur d’Alene, Margaret Hoffman and her husband Milton also of Coeur d’Alene; one grandson Jordan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother; sisters Mary Crowley and Catherine George.

Viewing will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d’Alene.

Memorial services will be held at noon Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at St. Pius Catholic Church, Coeur d’Alene, with Father Roger LaChance officiating. Final resting place will be St. Thomas Cemetery, Coeur d’Alene.


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peter hunt wrote on Oct 2, 2008 3:50 PM:

" I was very sorry to hear about your loss Dr Crowley was a great man who meant the world to me and my mother. I hope that you are getting through this tough time. Dr Crowley will always be a giant in my eyes. I hope he and my mother have meant again to resume their friendship.She thought of him often.My prayers and thoughts will be with you and Paul.Fondly Peter hunt "

Chad Virgina Pugh wrote on Sep 16, 2008 8:16 PM:

" Shirlee -- Chad & I enjoyed being a part of the John D. & Arlene and Jack & Shirlee caravan for a few trips. We thoroughly enjoyed our restaurant visits and Thrifting. Jack was truly an awesome Gentleman and we enjoyed our friendship with the two of you. May God be with you. "

john and Arlene Pugh wrote on Sep 11, 2008 5:52 AM:

" Jack was a very special friend to us. We have many fond memories of our years of RVing together with him and Shirlee. We will miss him immensely. Our sympathy goes out to Shirlee and the family.. We are sorry we can't be there for the services but our thoughts and prayers are with you. "

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