Fred Thomas Crookshank, 88, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Christus St. Mary Hospital. Fred was born May 15, 1922 in Springfield, Missouri to Luther Crookshank and Julia Kirk Crookshank. He was a resident of Port Arthur for 66 years and longtime member of Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. He retired from Texaco with 36 years of service as a Chemical Engineer. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend Clay Faulk officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will held on Tuesday evening from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Relle Crookshank; daughter, Phyllis Tippo; and son, Kirk Crookshank. Survivors include two daughters, Julia Smith and husband, Chuck of Port Neches, TX, Beth Ayers and husband, Mike of Houston, TX; two brothers, Robert Herman Crookshank of College Station, TX, Paul Crookshank and wife, Mandy of Rockchester, NY; four grandchildren, Melanie McAdams and husband, Kenneth, Jillian Ayers, April Ayers and Stephanie Ayers; two great-grandchildren, Melody McAdams and Tayler McAdams. Friends wishing may send memorial contributions to: Alzheimer's Association, 2242 W. Holcomb Blvd., Houston, TX 77030-2008 or Alcoholics Anonymous, 6640 Eastex Freeway, Suite 149, Beaumont, TX 77708.
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Anonymous
May 24, 2010
Grampa Fred had a gift that every person can only hope to have. That gift was the ability to love his family above all else. This love allowed him, and my Grandma Relle, to adopt 4 children simultaneously who were biological siblings. Their love kept a family of 4 together, and made it a family of 6. They were: my late Aunt Phyllis, my Aunt Julia, my mother, and my late Uncle Kirk. His ability to love his children has created a ripple effect amongst the Smith family, Ayers family, and McAdams family. My mom is a better daughter, wife, mother, aunt, and sister because of the love provided by my Grampa Fred. Grampa Fred was a man of many talents, but his greatest talent still lives inside each and every single one of us. It is perhaps the greatest gift known to man. The ability to love and be loved is a gift that transcends death, it is a gift that has made Grampa Fred's family, my family, stronger.
Anonymous
May 20, 2010
Fred has always been a pillar of strength in my life. He taught me how to drive a car. I got straight A's in my high school Chemistry class thanks to his patient teaching. I do not wish Fred to be here with us on earth. I am glad he is free from earth's restraints. I will rejoice in his life here instead. He was a great man - he sought purpose and found it in his job, his marriage, his family, his church, AlAnon, his taping business and research. He always sought to help others. Fred was a Christian, believing in God and Jesus Christ. Fred's beliefs carried him through a lifetime of love, patience, forgiveness and joy. He was blessed by God and will be missed dearly by us all. I know that he is, once again, holding Relle's hand and listening to Kirk play the piano or as we all called it "tickling the ivorys".
Anonymous
May 19, 2010
Chuck and Julia, you have been so good to your parents. Thank you for that great example. Sorry we could not be there during this time, but please know that we love you and pray for you. Your love and friendship has been such a blessing to us. Your strength during this time can only come from our Lord. Prov. 3:5-6
Anonymous
May 18, 2010
Julia, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy Carol Foret, Angel Garcia, LaDixie McGill, Jaime Hebert, Gretchen White, Kelci Mason, Katie Curtis, Marti Dallison, Erin Foley, Cindy Caldwell, Lindsey Parigi, Mike Williams, Carolyn Kolander, Amber Phillips, Shannon Seymour, Justin Smith, Willie Mae Lemell, Dwayne DeFee, Leighann Jordan, Dane Anne Davis, Marian Skinner, Mandy Ashworth
Anonymous
May 18, 2010
Dear Julia and Beth, There are simply no words which will comfort or remove the pain from the loss of a parent. Your heart will ache forever. My prayers are with you and for you during this time. I love you. LaVerne
Anonymous
May 18, 2010
Our thougts and prayers are with the family. Fred always had a story to share. He will be missed.
Anonymous
May 17, 2010
Julia and Beth, Just wanted to tell you what a great dad you had .We always had so much fun with you girls when I was part of your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers today. Love Barbara