Elmer E. Crow's Obituary
Elmer Earl Crow peacefully passed into God’s presence December 16th, 2015 surrounded by his family at The Dixon House in Easton, MD. Born May 08, 1918 in the small southwestern Ohio town of Cleves to the late Howard and Essie Crow, Elmer “Amo†was preceded in death by his sister Helen, and brothers Frank, Bill and Don (husband of Gerry Crow, who lives in Cleves). Amo played soccer and football at Taylor High School, where he met his future wife Helen Louise Wood. After graduation, his life was interrupted by WWII. He enlisted in 1941, becoming a Paratrooper, and was assigned to the 17st Airborne Division. He served in England and France before being honorably discharged with rank of Captain. In 1946 he returned home to marry Helen.
As a master craftsman in the construction industry, he trained many young men who entered the trade. Amo was also an accomplished artisan-craftsman in wood, clay and stained glass. His works of art and his friendship are prized by friends and family who admired and adored him. In retirement he and Helen continued as avid gardeners, sharing the vegetable produce with many -- including Amo’s bicycling group which met daily at Miami Whitewater Forest until he was 92.
The joy of his life was his family. He is survived by his wife, Helen; son Philip Earl of Louisville, KY; daughter Connie of Easton, MD; Roger and his wife Heather of Easton; grandson Matt Crow, wife Lili and their children, Georgia Teal and Stella Louise of Easton; grandson Ben Crow, wife Pernille and their children Emma, Maya and Isaac of Copenhagen, Denmark; and granddaughter Hope Crow Maravilla, husband Brent and their children Jack and Miles of Arlington, VA.
Many benefited from Amo’s kindness at Cleves Presbyterian Church, where he served officially and unofficially in numerous roles. At the Miami Senior Center he drove the bus for many years until they realized that he was far past the legal age for doing so. This did not interrupt his delivery of Meals on Wheels, which he did for over 10 years. Amo humbly looked for ways to help others, and never expected, or felt, that praise or thanks for his thoughtfulness and actions was deserved. His service was a reflection of his compassion and his desire to serve God.
He persevered through two floods, one world war, and the death of his four siblings; and joyously prospered in a 70 year marriage to Helen, raising three children, nurturing three grandchildren, and enjoying seven great grandchildren. He is unforgettable, and will always be in our hearts.
A memorial service will be held at Talbot Bible Church, Thursday January 14 at 11:00 AM, followed by a reception at the church.
The family wishes to thank the staffs of The Dixon House and Talbot Hospice for their loving care and attentiveness during the past year.
Donations in remembrance of the life of Elmer Crow can be sent to Talbot Hospice or Cleves Presbyterian Church
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