kolmapäev, aprill 12, 2006
Promoted to Glory
MRS. MAJOR IDABELLE CROUCH
October 16, 1917 - April 8, 2006
" Lord God All - Powerful, your temple is so lovely! Deep in my heart I long for your temple and with all that I am I sing songs to you. "
(Psalm 84: 1,2)
In the morning hours of April 8th, a gracious, valiant woman of God, Mrs.Major Idabelle Crouch, was Promoted to Glory from her home in Erie, PA. Shewas surrounded by her family, Walter, her dear husband of 64 years, sons,Walter and Paul, daughter-in-law, Jane, and grandchildren. After saying hergood-byes she peacefully went Home to be with her Lord. Idabelle sufferedmany health concerns in recent months and was truly ready to go Home. Shewas a woman of tremendous faith. In many of her notes she expressed herpraise to the Lord for His faithfulness through the years. She knew theLord was her constant companion, and her strength came from thatassurance.Idabelle was known for her deep compassion and love for those sheministered to, including her family. Her spiritual gifts included the giftsof evangelism and encouragement....
Shealso had a wonderful disposition and was great to work with. Idabelledisplayed musical ability as she played cornet and piano and sang duetswith her husband, Walter.Idabelle was one of six children born into the loving Christian home ofSalvationist parents, Albert and Alice Wheeler, on October 16, 1917 inUtica, NY. Growing up, she was educated in the Utica public schools.Idabelle and her family were faithful soldiers of the Utica, NY Corps.Also, growing up in the corps, she was involved in Sunday School, YPL, GirlGuards and Corps Cadets and learned to play the cornet and piano....
TheCrouches were appointed as Assistants (Pro-Tem) at the Buffalo, NY Men'sSocial Service Center (1975). In 1976 they were appointed Administrators ofthe Men's Social Center in Portland, ME. They retired from active servicein 1983.Upon retirement, they settled in Erie, PA. During her retirement years,Idabelle continued her dedicated, valuable service to the Lord at the Erie,PA Corps....
Please uphold thefamily in prayer: husband, Major Walter Crouch; sons, Walter W. Crouch Jr.of Chicago, IL and Paul Crouch of Warren, PA: brother, Thomas Wheeler ofWilmington, DE: three grandchildren and two great granddaughters.
October 16, 1917 - April 8, 2006
" Lord God All - Powerful, your temple is so lovely! Deep in my heart I long for your temple and with all that I am I sing songs to you. "
(Psalm 84: 1,2)
In the morning hours of April 8th, a gracious, valiant woman of God, Mrs.Major Idabelle Crouch, was Promoted to Glory from her home in Erie, PA. Shewas surrounded by her family, Walter, her dear husband of 64 years, sons,Walter and Paul, daughter-in-law, Jane, and grandchildren. After saying hergood-byes she peacefully went Home to be with her Lord. Idabelle sufferedmany health concerns in recent months and was truly ready to go Home. Shewas a woman of tremendous faith. In many of her notes she expressed herpraise to the Lord for His faithfulness through the years. She knew theLord was her constant companion, and her strength came from thatassurance.Idabelle was known for her deep compassion and love for those sheministered to, including her family. Her spiritual gifts included the giftsof evangelism and encouragement....
Shealso had a wonderful disposition and was great to work with. Idabelledisplayed musical ability as she played cornet and piano and sang duetswith her husband, Walter.Idabelle was one of six children born into the loving Christian home ofSalvationist parents, Albert and Alice Wheeler, on October 16, 1917 inUtica, NY. Growing up, she was educated in the Utica public schools.Idabelle and her family were faithful soldiers of the Utica, NY Corps.Also, growing up in the corps, she was involved in Sunday School, YPL, GirlGuards and Corps Cadets and learned to play the cornet and piano....
TheCrouches were appointed as Assistants (Pro-Tem) at the Buffalo, NY Men'sSocial Service Center (1975). In 1976 they were appointed Administrators ofthe Men's Social Center in Portland, ME. They retired from active servicein 1983.Upon retirement, they settled in Erie, PA. During her retirement years,Idabelle continued her dedicated, valuable service to the Lord at the Erie,PA Corps....
Please uphold thefamily in prayer: husband, Major Walter Crouch; sons, Walter W. Crouch Jr.of Chicago, IL and Paul Crouch of Warren, PA: brother, Thomas Wheeler ofWilmington, DE: three grandchildren and two great granddaughters.
