Beverly Crosby

Bev Crosby was born April 24, 1937 in Sacramento, CA and died at home with family at her side on January 14, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 49 1/2 years, Ralph Crosby; daughter Darcy Auer and husband Ozzie of Chico; son, Greg Crosby and Jackie of Reno, and son, Scott Crosby of Chico; brother, Ernie Anderson and wife Susan of Castro Valley; grandchildren Jessee Auer and wife and Chelsey Auer of Chico, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was loved by many and will be missed by all. Bev worked for the Chico Unified School District in some capacity for almost 40 years. From 1959 until 1960 as a fulltime kindergarten teacher and then as a part time substitute teacher for grades K-6 and homemaker until 1978. She was hired at Chico Senior High in Sept. as a full time attendance clerk. She really enjoyed her time spent there. As well as working and raising a family, she was involved with the Children's Home Society, Sigma Kappa Sorority, Rancho Chico Days Parade, Bidweli Ladies Golf, Eagles Auxiliary, served on the Butte County Grand Jury, KIXE Channel 9 Auction. A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday January 21, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Brusie Funeral Home, in Chico. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in Bev's name to the Eagles Auxiliary Cancer Relay for Life Team. Call 342-5696 for details or to the Alzheimer's Association at 2105 Forest Ave. Ste. 130, Chico, CA 95928.