Frieda E. Crogg
May 24, 1914 - December 26, 2007
Obituary
Frieda CROGG
Left us to be with her Father on December 26, 2007. Frieda was loved and adored by many. She gave freely of her heart and her time to friends and family and in helping others. She was devoted to her family and her God. She loved being a part of the Glendale Lutheran Church family. Frieda was born in 1914 at Eau Claire, Wisconsin one of nine siblings. She was the last surviving member of the family. In 1936, she married Art Crogg and in 1937 gave birth to son Larry. They farmed in Cadott, Wisconsin until 1942 when they uprooted and moved to Toella, Utah. In 1944, they continued their journey to their final home – Seattle, Washington. In 2001, after the passing of her husband Phil, daughter Linda moved into the family home to become Frieda’s faithful and dedicated companion. Their days included performing their daily devotions together and a mean game or two of cards. Frieda was a part of the “Greatest Generation”. To help the war effort she worked as a welder at Todd Shipyards. In 1945 she gave birth to daughter Linda. In 1952 she became an active member of Glendale Lutheran Church. After the much too early death of her husband in 1964 and with the family grown and on their own, she returned to the work force and joined McCall Oil where she worked for 18-years until her retirement. After retirement Frieda worked part time for the Port of Seattle as a security agent for another five-years. After the second “retirement” she became a volunteer with the USO at SeaTac Airport and at Riverton Hospital. She was honored by the Unites States Army Command at Fort Lewis for over 2200 hours of service to the USO. Once she was unable to volunteer outside of the home, she spent a great deal of time knitting adult caps and mittens for donation to the Union Gospel Mission and infant caps and booties which she donated to Highline Community Hospital. In her waning years she said that not being able to volunteer was what she missed most. Her yard and garden were her pride and joy. While she was able she spent hours tending to flowers and plants. In the fall, she loved her Gingko tree as it turned a bright yellow. Frieda was a very special, warm and loving woman with spirit, wit and forthrightness that engaged all who knew her. We will miss her terribly. She is survived by her daughter Linda and son Larry and their families. Visitation will be on Sunday, December 30, 2007 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Frieda’s name to Glendale Lutheran Church or to your favorite charity. In response to her last wishes the family will hold a private grave-side service. Please sign the online memorial guest book at www.bonneywatson.com.
Dear Frieda,
We will miss you so very much but take comfort in knowing you walk with the Lord now. And I am so grateful for your many attributes, your kindness, your patient way; that inspires me. You always treated us like family, you welcomed my children’s births, never missing a Birthday or special celebration. My fondest memories of you were just spending Sundays after church together over a game of cards and a cup of coffee! You made the ordinary days ‘extraordinary’. A part of you lives on through your own children and their children etc. I admire your relationship with Linda, and I look to her for that with us. I know you know what I mean…..I’ll always love you…..you hold a special place in our hearts.
Love, Mary, Alex and Rebecca
Van-denende
I also want to send my most sincere condolences to those of us who will always love and miss our dear Frieda. Frieda and Art were my Godparents and I know they faithfully prayed for me and loved me. They will be missed by many.
One of my favorite memories was when I was engaged to be married, and Frieda gave me all her green stamps. We patiently pasted them in the books and were so excited to count them all up and send in the order. Everytime I pull out my silverware from the beautiful felt lined box, I remember Frieda’s generosity and love.
I know she is at peace in the arms of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and all tears and sorrows are passed away.
Patty Patch Verona’s daughter
Dear Linda & Larry
Your mother was such a blessing to me, not only while I was growing up, but also during the time I was honored to be her pastor.
I still remember the joy of her surprise 80th birthday down on Elliott Bay. And she was always a joy to spend time with when we would be able to come back to Seattle.
Her housing of the parts of dad’s airplane during construction took over much of her basement, but she was always patient and caring for dad, especially as he struggled in the last years of his life.
Frieda’s life will always be appreciated and impacting on me. May the Lord’s grace keep you strong and at peace in these days.
Herb Hoff, pastor
St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church
Salinas, CA 93901
Dear Linda,
I was sorry to read of your Mother’s passing in the Seattle Times. Although I didn’t know her well, I remember you in school and your beautiful house and yard around the corner from me. My Mother passed away in 2000 and even at our age, it’s sad to become “orphans.” I didn’t realize that you lost your Dad when we were just 18. My Dad was killed in a car accident in 1969. A became a born-again Christian as a result of that tragedy in my life. Are you still living in the family home. I like to drive by and see my old house at 13236 2nd SW. We must have gone to Sunday School together at Glendale but I mostly remember you from Hazel Valley. Again I extend my sympathies and prayers for the Lord to be very dear to you in this time of grieving. We are so very thankful to Him for the wonderful memories!! Sincerely, Joanne Rowe Jordan
Mohr,
I wish I would have known before today, as I would have loved to bid you farewell and Happy Homecoming… You were always so good to me, even with all the early problems. I remember gathering eggs, playing with the sewing box and button box. You were always patient and kind and full of love for everyone, but I especially felt it..being the 1st grandchild. The boxes of goodies at Christmas time were always such a special and welcome gift I didn’t inherit the baking gene!!! I will miss you greatly, and will see you someday in Heaven. I love you, Renee
Our heartfelt condolences to Larry, Linda, and the rest of the family. She lived a very long life of hard work and dedication to others and was a lovely, warm person. We pray that the many treasures memories will bring you comfort.
Grandma-
Needless to say, I am already missing you sorely. I find great solace in knowing you were ready, and even anxious, to be with God and Grandpa Art. You handled the end with dignity and wisdom, taking the tough decisions out of your family’s hands. I only hope I will be as ready for the end as you were.
As your family and fiends experienced life’s ups and downs, you were SO steady. Your love and faith were rock solid and beyond question, as were your pride and love for those in your life. The care packages, with divinity, caramels, cookies, fruit wraps, and even koshatels, AND never missing a birthday or XMas card in decades will never be replaced. I will cherish my memories of you and the Afghan blankets you made for me! forever. Who will call me “jackass” across the scrabble board now? :
Goodbye GG-I’m sure I will tell stories about you for years to come. As a longtime military member, I am also especially proud of your USO service. Thanks for everything.
Love, Scott Tiger
GG,
I write this with tears in my eyes and fondness in my heart. I miss you so much as I look at the homemade advent calendar with a little note from you in each square -or Mitchell’s first Christmas ornament with the wrong year because you “didn’t like any of the other ones”. I am so glad my kids were able to know their Great Grandma- “GG”. And we are all so lucky we had you for as long as we did. I remember as a child your trinket drawer, teaching me how to knit, sleeping in your bed and saying the Lord’s prayer before I fell asleep, your cream of potato soup, picking blackberries, and spending all day making Koshatel. And as an adult playing cards and Scrabble you will always be the champ.
I treasure all of our visits together, but was so pleased to have you attend my wedding. I am glad I was able to share all my pictures with you from my Wisconsin trip and was thrilled to meet “your people”.
I recall all the games of war and Boggle you played with my kids, always so patient. You have been constant in my life, and life won’t be the same without you. But I am glad you left us with your wit still intact, still living in your own home Thank you, Auntie! I am so sad I will not be at your viewing or at your graveside when you are buried. Though I have much peace that I was able to spend time with you in the end and say my goodbyes. Boy, was that a tough journey home and one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. You will be in my thoughts forever, and I miss you terribly.
I love you, Shari
To Frieda’s loving family,
I worked with Frieda doing security at the Airport and had such a good time with her. She was a wonderful woman and so funny. I loved to hear her talk about her trips on the cruiseships. She always kept us entertained and was a joy to be around. My sympathy to all of you. I know you will miss her greatly.
Frieda, You are in our thoughts and prayers and we will miss you greatly.
December 28, 2007
Dear Linda, Larry, Mom and Dad and families-
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today – wish I could be there to celebrate Frieda’s life and her passing into Heaven.
Here are a few of my treasured memories of Great-aunt Frieda…
Frieda was always quick with a laugh and a funny comeback or sometimes she would start the banter. She could even keep up with Kirk just a year or so ago.
My favorite times were Easter and Christmas Eve at her house. Frieda always made those holidays so fun for us when we kids …
Hiding lots of Easter eggs around her yard – we were always so excited for the hunt to begin. And in the summer when she was gardening she would find a few eggs because she could never remember exactly how many eggs she had hidden.
Christmas Eve at her house was always special too. The ham loaf was such a treat. I remember thinking when I saw the food on the table usually a buffet that there was not going to be enough for everyone we Gaberts were a large crew to feed and miraculously we would all leave the table stuffed to the gills with leftovers to boot! Must have been like Jesus with the loaves and fishes….
When we moved from Alabama to Seattle in 1967, we stayed with Frieda until our house was ready. She was so good to all of us – remember my yellow patent leather shoes, Mom?
Frieda gave me the opportunity to work at McCall Oil when I was in high school. My first day there, I cut someone off on the telephone you know that HOLD button can be such a problem sometimes! but she was so patient and kind. She was a great example – I learned so much from her in how to deal with people.
I still have the soup tureen that she gave us for our wedding gift 31 years ago. It reminds me of her whenever we use it usually Christmas Eve with our homemade chicken noodle soup. When Kirk and I were planning to come to North Dakota to farm, she did let us know that she thought it was not a very good idea. Of course we didn’t listen – after farming for almost 3 years we realized that she was very wise woman.
We will miss Frieda – she just had this zest for life that was contagious to those who were fortune enough to know her. She was so warm, loving and generous in sharing her talents and gifts. I would describe her as woman with a big heart, a twinkle in her eye and always laughter and a fun spirit surrounding her.
In memory and in celebration of someone who made this world a brighter and better place.
December 28, 2007
Dear Linda, Larry, Mom and Dad and families-
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today – wish I could be there to celebrate Frieda’s life and her passing into Heaven.
Here are a few of my treasured memories of Great-aunt Frieda…
Frieda was always quick with a laugh and a funny comeback or sometimes she would start the banter. She could even keep up with Kirk just a year or so ago.
My favorite times were Easter and Christmas Eve at her house. Frieda always made those holidays so fun for us when we kids …
Hiding lots of Easter eggs around her yard – we were always so excited for the hunt to begin. And in the summer when she was gardening she would find a few eggs because she could never remember exactly how many eggs she had hidden.
Christmas Eve at her house was always special too. The ham loaf was such a treat. I remember thinking when I saw the food on the table usually a buffet that there was not going to be enough for everyone we Gaberts were a large crew to feed and miraculously we would all leave the table stuffed to the gills with leftovers to boot! Must have been like Jesus with the loaves and fishes….
When we moved from Alabama to Seattle in 1967, we stayed with Frieda until our house was ready. She was so good to all of us – remember my yellow patent leather shoes, Mom?
Frieda gave me the opportunity to work at McCall Oil when I was in high school. My first day there, I cut someone off on the telephone you know that HOLD button can be such a problem sometimes! but she was so patient and kind. She was a great example – I learned so much from her in how to deal with people.
I still have the soup tureen that she gave us for our wedding gift 31 years ago. It reminds me of her whenever we use it usually Christmas Eve with our homemade chicken noodle soup. When Kirk and I were planning to come to North Dakota to farm, she did let us know that she thought it was not a very good idea. Of course we didn’t listen – after farming for almost 3 years we realized that she was very wise woman.
We will miss Frieda – she just had this zest for life that was contagious to those who were fortune enough to know her. She was so warm, loving and generous in sharing her talents and gifts. I would describe her as woman with a big heart, a twinkle in her eye and always laughter and a fun spirit surrounding her.
In memory and in celebration of someone who made this world a brighter and better place.