She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ludwig Chernek; her parents: Almon Ray Crawford and Vera Ann Crawford, of Pauls Valley, OK; and 10 siblings: five brothers and five sisters, whom she loved dearly.
She is survived by three children: Michael Chernek (Maryanne), of Fountain Hills, AZ, Tonya Chernek, of Visalia, CA, and Stephen Chernek, of Phoenix, AZ; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews who are dearly loved.
She was a "Rosie The Riveter" during World War II, working at Goodyear Aerospace building airplanes. All throughout her life, she volunteered for many services, including March of Dimes, Girl Scouts of America, Phx. Baptist Hospital, The Caledonian Society of AZ, Clan Donald, USA, North Phoenix Baptist Church Choir, Arizona Genealogical Society, and many other causes. Her door was always open to our many friends and relatives.
A special thanks to J&B Assisted Living for your sincere love and care for our mother. You are all angels on earth.
Public visitation will be Monday night, AprIl 19, 6-9 p.m., A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd. Funeral is Tuesday, April 20, at A.L. Moore Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd.
Graveside services will be at the National Memorial Cemetary of Az., 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marianna's name can be made to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
Published in The Arizona Republic on April 18, 2010
She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ludwig Chernek; her parents: Almon Ray Crawford and Vera Ann Crawford, of Pauls Valley, OK; and 10 siblings: five brothers and five sisters, whom she loved dearly.
She is survived by three children: Michael Chernek (Maryanne), of Fountain Hills, AZ, Tonya Chernek, of Visalia, CA, and Stephen Chernek, of Phoenix, AZ; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews who are dearly loved.
She was a "Rosie The Riveter" during World War II, working at Goodyear Aerospace building airplanes. All throughout her life, she volunteered for many services, including March of Dimes, Girl Scouts of America, Phx. Baptist Hospital, The Caledonian Society of AZ, Clan Donald, USA, North Phoenix Baptist Church Choir, Arizona Genealogical Society, and many other causes. Her door was always open to our many friends and relatives.
A special thanks to J&B Assisted Living for your sincere love and care for our mother. You are all angels on earth.
Public visitation will be Monday night, AprIl 19, 6-9 p.m., A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd. Funeral is Tuesday, April 20, at A.L. Moore Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd.
Graveside services will be at the National Memorial Cemetary of Az., 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marianna's name can be made to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
Published in The Arizona Republic on April 18, 2010
Family Members
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Madeline Mabel "Madge" Crawford Ridling
1915–1992
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James Troy Crawford
1917–1988
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Calvin R Crawford
1918–1951
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Ira Edmond "Dick" Crawford
1921–1984
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Lois Ellen Crawford Farley
1924–1994
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LaVera A Crawford Drake
1926–1985
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Marguriete Aline Crawford Cadenhead
1927–1985
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Ruth Laverne Crawford Kirkendall
1929–1997
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Manuel Perry Crawford
1932–1993
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Murriel Don Crawford Sr
1933–1988
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