CROPP
Lillian “Jean” Cropp, age 84, passed away Monday September 28, 2009. Always known as Jean to family and friends, Mom grew up on the Campbell farm at Vantage, Sask. In 1946 she married Harry Cropp of Mossbank where they raised three children. They built Cropp Motors garage in Mossbank, but they preferred their farm life so sold the business and raised award winning Polled Herefords and grain. In 1976 they retired into Moose Jaw. While growing up Jean always wanted to become a nurse and became the family caregiver. She helped nurse her grandparents, husband, children, grandchildren and other family as well. During WWII, Mother worked at the Assiniboia Air Base. As a young person she sang in the choir and played piano at the Vantage United Church and later taught Sunday School at both Mossbank and Zion United Churches. She was active in both U.C.W. Leagues. Jean was a hockey and ball Mom and substitute coach at times. She served on the Mossbank Continuing Education Board, and also helped at the Mossbank Legion with meals and family functions. After moving to Moose Jaw she was the President of the Moose Jaw Alzheimer Support Group for over ten years. Mom worked at the Moose Jaw Coop Cafeteria for several years. She was active during elections by volunteering as a scrutineener, later working as a Poll Clerk, and a D.R.O. Jean gave rides to older people who wanted to go to church and to people who wanted to vote. She enjoyed curling, bowling, the Moose Jaw Camper's Club and Aquafit at the pool. Mother volunteered at X.Y.Z which she later joined and then became a member at Timothy Gardens. A former T.O.Ps Princess she also belonged to Weight Wise and the Moose Jaw Widows and Widowers' Support Group. For 28 years Mom belonged to the Mitzpah Chapter of Eastern Star. Mother believed in hugs, listening, helping and in the Golden Rule. She was predeceased by her grandsons Kenneth and Kevin Cropp, brother Ron Campbell, husband Harry, mother Lilian Campbell and father R. Nelson Campbell, brother-in-law Earl Purdy, brother-in-law (and uncle) Eric Quark, and eldest son Rodger Cropp. She is survived by her son Robert (special friend Thelma 0'Watch), daughter Marilyn Cropp Wall (Jeff Wall), sister Hazel Purdy, brother Fred Campbell (Ev), sister-in-law Agnes Quark, granddaughter Dana (Bob) Duncan, great-grandkids Kyle, Allison, Ryan, and grandson Vince Cropp, Aunt Kay Quirk, and Aunt Ruby Bennett as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Zion United Church on Saturday October 3, 2009 at 1:30 pm. Reverend Lynne Clarke will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Memorials to the Alzheimer Association, #301-2550 12th Ave., Regina, S4P 3X1, or to the Sask. Heart & Stroke Foundation, 279 3rd Ave. N., Saskatoon, S7K 2H8, would be appreciated. In living memory of Jean, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).
GERRY MITCHELL FUNERAL DIRECTOR