"I had hoped to be at Beth's memorial service, but could not be due to a prior commitment. I cannot tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Beth had a beautiful spirit and it was a pleasure to know her. Your photo tribute is so beautiful. Thank you for posting it. Sincerely, Marilyn Dean, nurse practitioner-retired."
In loving memory of
Beth Crusha
November 16, 1955 - September 3, 2017
Beth Alice (Myatt) Crusha, 61, Laughlin, NV, passed away September 3, 2017, at the UCH-Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO, with her husband at her side.
A Celebration of Beth's Life will be held at 11 A.M., Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. A Celebration of Life luncheon will follow at the Centerstone Inn, Maquoketa, IA. A private family burial will be held at the Buckhorn Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.
Beth was born on November 16, 1955, in La Porte, Indiana to John and Kathryn (Scoville) Myatt. Beth was born and raised in La Porte, IN, lived in Denver, Maquoketa, IA and presently resided in Laughlin, NV. Beth graduated from La Porte High School and Purdue University and retired from the Colorado Medical Society. She married Kenneth L. Crusha on April 7, 1989 in Kauai, Hawaii.
Beth enjoyed friends, photography antiques and travel and was a great design/decorator. Photography was to remain an avid life-long interest. Beth combined photography and antique collecting as she and Kenneth traveled across the United States. Beth and Kenneth shared 28+ years of fantastic companionship, photo clubs, metal-detecting, and desert off-roading. Beth and Kenneth traveled extensive during the summer and visited many, many family and friends in 2017.
She is survived by her husband Kenneth Crusha of Laughlin, NV; a brother, Alan and his wife Josephine and their two daughters, Ann & Jennifer Myatt; three step-children, Shania Plantz, Shaun Crusha and Renee Horton; 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Beth was always a shining light wherever she traveled. The Lord has taken a "shining" angel home. She will be greatly missed but incredible memories of her will bring a smile to many a soul. Beth loved sunshine and will be shining light for us all.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Kenn, we were so shocked to learn of Beth's passing. Our hearts are with you during this time. Craig & Bonnie Blackson"
"Kenn me and Jan are devastated by Beths passing. I always looked forward to your yearly summer return to the midwest and back home here to Indiana. Beth and you are gentle souls and we are going to miss her dearly. Sometime in life words are hard to come by, this is one of those times."
"Kenn, my heart is broken for you and for all of your family and friends. Meeting Beth at PNC in 1974 was the start of a special friendship. Each time we saw each other even though a year in between the last several years, we could pick up where we left off. My prayers and thoughts are with you as well as Gary's. "
"Dear Kenn, I am so, so sorry to hear the news about Beth. My heart goes out to your family and to Alan's. I have so many great childhood memories with Beth; she was such a sweet person. I am glad you came to see us in Lebanon and always enjoyed hearing about your travels. Our deepest sympathy, Candy & Adam"
"Connie Cannon, September 13, 2017 Kenn: I am so sorry to hear about Beth. I always enjoyed her laughter and quick wit. She was so warm and gracious with everyone she met. I always enjoyed our visits and get togethers at reunions and the Junilee. Her presence is gone, but your memories will last forever. Connie"
"KENNY, I WANT TO SAY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU AND YOUR LOSS. I JUST EXPERIENCED THAT IN THIS PAST MAY. . PRAYING FOR YOU ! JOANN LINDGREN RUST ! "
"So sorry to hear of Beth's death. We have kept you in our prayers at this difficult time for you and yours. You two were such a neat couple and very plain to see how much you thought of each other. You both were blessed by those years you had together. Some great memories for you. I'm hoping those memories of Beth will comfort you and bring you peace. You are loved, Kenny, and we continue to keep you in our prayers. Please stop by when you are close. Larry, Rosalee and Rose Marie"
"Kenney so sad to hear about Beth! Such a pretty lady and unforgettable smile!! Suzi and I always enjoyed our yearly visit when you came back to Kansas and eating out with you guys!! We thought the world of both of you!! You had such a beautiful RV and got to travel the country with the love of your life! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Stop when ever you come back to your home country! God Bless!!"
"Ken : Cheryl has kept us informed of what happened to Beth, we are truly so sad. I don't think I can tell you how honored we were to spend time with you and Beth this summer. Some people simply become friends and that's how we felt about you both. I felt she liked Minnesota and especially Duluth, the big lake and our lake provided her picturistic views and photo ops. Thank you for sharing her with us. Your invite to Duluth and a place to stay is always here. Remembering Beth with her warm smile. Diane and Dan Palmstein"
"Ken denise and claude marryatt calif,our deepest sympathy on the loss of beth.we remember meeting you both through Cheryl at our famous super bowl party.will always remember that visit .very gracious friends of cherlys and happy our paths crossed.may time help heal and youll be in our thoughts.rest in peace beth"
"Kenn, this is Cheryl Lamb's cousin Diana. I am so heartfully sorry for your loss. I will always remember Beth's beautiful smile and her kind words every time we had a chance to spend time together. Such a beautiful woman inside and out. Diana Likens"