Beth-Ann Crawford

How do you say good bye to a dear friend that was always there when you needed her support, advice, and friendship. Beth was these and much more in my life. I'll miss you Beth.

Hoppy

I can't say enough how glad I am that a beautiful soul like Beth touched my life. I am happy for all the memories I have at the house and all the good times tha were shared. I am sad she has passed, not for the fact she is gone, but for the regrets I hold onto. I didn't come visit enough, I didn't bring my son around for Beth to see more, I never got to say goodbye.....

I know that where Beth is, she's looking down on all of us, watching us and still trying to guide us the right direction. For most of us, our path is not clear, but that can never be said of Beth. She knew what she was doing all the time. Her goals weren't always clear to us, but we didn't bother cuz we all had complete faith and trust in her.

And her cooking......there is no way to describe her cooking. She put so much of her love into everything she cooked. We all knew that no matter if we were hungry or not, within minutes of being at the house, you would be eating something delicious.

It has been a few years since I last went to the house, but I look back at those years and regret everyday I was available and never made plans to go visit or even to make a phone call. I will truly miss her, but I know that she will always be with me in my heart and memories with all the funny and wise things she would say. Along with asking, "What Would Jesus Do?", I think I'm also going to ask, "What Would Beth Do?" (WWBD)

Well where do I start...Beth was the one who got my ears pierced and got the wrath of mom. She was always there for me and anyone who needed a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on or someone to help you do the wild and crazy thoughts. I will miss the hunting, shooting and laughter that I have shared with her. She has been in my life since I was small, a second mother. But now she is in heaven with my dad and I know what a party that is going to be, so its not goodbye...it's see you later. We will miss you and love you forever.

Ive known Beth almost all my whole career. She was the "den mother" to many young Highway Patrolman. It was not un-common to stop by to see Charlie and find he was not at home but end up staying for hours talking with Beth. She was a wealth of knowledge and good advice. (And fried pies, cinnamon rolls, burros and hot coffee!) Charlie, Travis, Jason, Dove, Kim and Will; i know the coming times will be tough. take Beths Shooting advice she ALWAYS gave me. "Just breathe and follow through and you will hit your target.)

Dear Family and Friends,

We are sad that we cannot be there in AZ for the service tomorrow, but please know we are all gathered in spirit and will celebrate Beth's life and the happiness she shared with everyone. 

As many have stated in the Memories, Beth was an instant friend.

This piece says it well:

                               

              A friend is one who knows you as you are;

              understands where you've been;

              accepts who you've become;

              and still gently invites you to grow.

 

See you in paradise, Dear Beth...

I was very shocked to hear of Beth's passing.  My deepest condolences to Charlie, Jenny, and all her family, loved ones, and friends.  I shall always remember her as a friend who "told it like it was".  I never spent time with her that I didn't feel better about the world and appreciate her sense of humor, laughter, and her capacity to make the world a more enjoyable place!  Although many years have passed since I last had the privilege of seeing her, I will miss her.  The world is a better place because of her time with us.

 

Ken   

I moved to San Manuel in the spring of 1958 from the panhandle of Texas as the school year was winding down. I had never been to Arizona before and knew no one.  I had been introduced in my classes.  Beth was in some of the classes.

 

I went to a Friday night dance in the high school cafteria, attended by most of the classmates. I had never been to  a dance before and had never danced. I stood on the side lines as a wall flower all the evening until here comes Beth. She grabed me by the arm and said " we're going to dance". I said " I don't know how to dance". She said "Just get out here and move your feet".  A wonderful friendship began that night that has lasted a lifetime.I became a regular at the Wilson Place hanging out, riding horses, laughing,bonding for life.

 

We  will so miss her laugh, her smile, her witt, her humor, and her love. She has been the glue that has held the "class of 61 " together for all these years. We love you Beth. ("Chico")

To have known Beth was a rare priviledge.  She always was willing to listen to a problem and in her down to earth way she usually gave a common sense remedy.  With Beth there were no highs and lows in her aooroach to people.  She was just Beth.  We have lost one of the good ones and I know the good Lord welcomes those kind.  Godspeed Beth, I will miss you.

Beth had such a wonderful since of humor that she showed every day of her life. She knew I was extremely shy, so she gave me a bumper sticker that read "Flat chested women are beautiful too". I didn't have the nerve to put it on my car. I told her I didn't want to adverise the fact that I wasn't well endowed and she called me a chicken. Beth, thank you for the laughs that made me feel better at the end of each day.  I love you girlfriend.

One of the great memories I have of Beth dates back to the middle '80s.  One day I put  sign on the front door of the hardware store stating that we would be closed for the month of June unless we found someone who is honest, dependable, friendly, responsible, hardworking, etc.  A few days later Charlie read the sign and told me I should talk to Beth.  She came by and we talked about what would be expected of her and then the subject of salary came up!!!  At that time $3.00 per hour was the going rate.  I asked her what she would like to be paid.  She said, "I'd Like $5.00 (pause) you don't know me, but I'm worth it".  Well, we left and came back in July.  One of the first things we discovered was Beth had to get a hug from customers before she would wait on them.  And best of all, we acquired a bunch of new customers. 

"Bether, you were a wonderful asset to our business as well as our friendship"