In loving memory of
Theresa "Beth" Elizabeth Crowe
December 18, 1944 - September 28, 2021
Theresa "Beth" Elizabeth Crowe, of Fitchburg formerly of Milwaukee, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Agrace Hospice at the age of 76. She was born on December 18, 1944, in Langlade County, a daughter of the late Fabian and Irene (Zastrow) Gilray.
Beth was raised in Lily and was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1963.
After High School she moved to Milwaukee where she raised her family.
She enjoyed birds, flowers, animals and being outdoors. She also enjoyed coloring, painting, drawing, doing yard work and spending time with her children, grandchildren and pets.
Survivors include her partner of 32 years, Dennis Lewand of Milwaukee; two daughters, Michelle (Laura) Lester of Marengo, IL and Barbara (George) Perkins of Madison; a son, Michael Crowe of Kenosha; six grandchildren, Tim, Jordan, Andrew, Shannon, Mimi and Ben; two sisters, Rita Coyle of Chicago and Elaine Hawkins of New Bern, NC; and a brother, John Gilray of Tucson, AZ.
She was preceded in death by a child in infancy.
A graveside service will be held at the Lily Cemetery on Thursday, October 14 at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the National Audubon Society (www.audubon.org), the Alzheimer's Foundation (www.alzfdn.org) or Agrace Hospice (www.agrace.org).