Individual Details
Margaret Ann Crawford
(26 Dec 1924 - 11 Nov 2014)
Margaret Ann Slusher, Dec. 26, 1924 ~ Nov. 11, 2014. Resident of Walnut Creek, Margaret was born to Claude C. and Margaret Lillian (Phelps) Crawford on December 26, 1924, in Berkeley. She attended local schools and in 1940 was married to Jesse T. Slusher. She and Jesse had three sons: Michael Carl, J. Steven, and James Lee. For a time during World War II, she was a "Rosie the Riveter" in Richmond. Margaret was a long-time employee of Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek. She enjoyed traveling, reading, needlework, and hosting dinners for family and friends at her home. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, siblings Carl L. Crawford and Marie Seronello, husband Jesse (in 1993) and son James (in 2000). She is survived by her son Michael (Peggie) of Gualala, son J. Steven of Walnut Creek, four grandchildren: Michael (Terresa) of Minnesota, Randall (Diana) of Mississippi, Beverly Caouette (Rick) of Sacramento, and Laney Rweyemamu (Erick) of Saudi Arabia; eight great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. The family is planning a Celebration of Life to be held later this month.Published in East Bay Times on Jan. 4, 2015 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/eastbaytimes/obituary.aspx?n=Margaret-Ann-Slusher&pid=173707379#sthash.DiHodKMQ.dpuf
Events
Birth | 26 Dec 1924 | Berkeley, Alameda Co., California | |||
Marriage | Abt 1940 | Jesse Truman Slusher | |||
Death | 11 Nov 2014 | Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., California | |||
Burial | Cremated |
Families
Spouse | Jesse Truman Slusher (1920 - 1993) |
Child | Michael Carl Slusher (1941 - ) |
Child | Jesse Steven Slusher (1945 - ) |
Child | James Lee Slusher (1947 - 2000) |
Father | Claude Carter Crawford (1882 - 1931) |
Mother | Margaret Lillian "Dale" Phelps (1896 - 1980) |
Sibling | Carl Jerome Crawford (1916 - 1993) |
Sibling | Marie Henrietta Crawford (1921 - 1982) |
Endnotes
1. 1930 Census Alameda Co., California.
2. Obituary of Margaret Crawford Slusher, Published in East Bay Times on Jan. 4, 2015.
3. Verbal from Sheryl Seronello Shepherd.
4. Obituary of Margaret Crawford Slusher, Published in East Bay Times on Jan. 4, 2015.
5. Verbal from Sheryl Seronello Shepherd.