Betty L. Crouch

Betty L. Crouch, 93, of Naples, FL, passed away on March 13, 2014. Interment was held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial. A celebration of Bettys life will take place this summer in Great Falls. Betty was born in Steamboat Springs, CO, on February 14, 1921, the daughter of Ruth Moffatt Gilliland and Chester Gilliland. She moved with her family to Great Falls when she was six. She lived most of her life in Great Falls until poor health necessitated her move in 2001 to Naples, FL, to be near her daughter. Betty married John Kenneth Parsons on June 11, 1941. Together, they helped found Glacier State Electric Supply Company. Several years after Ken died in 1976, she married Al Crouch. They traveled and enjoyed retirement until Al died in 1993. Betty was a dedicated caregiver and homemaker. She was active in her church and also in P.E.O. and Eastern Star. She loved to read, play bridge, entertain, and garden. She was a caring and giving friend with a great sense of humor. Betty left this earth a better place because of the love she gave during her lifetime and the love that lives on through her family and friends. Betty leaves a daughter, Linda Parsons and son-in-law Al Fraga of Naples, FL; step-sons Brian Crouch of Missoula, MT and Jeff Crouch of Idaho Falls, ID; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations in Bettys name may be made to a charity of your choice or to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105.