Merle Lawrence Crooks
April 8, 1935 - May 20, 2017
Merle (Buz) Crooks passed away on May 19, 2017 at the age of 82. Buz was born to Robert and Olive Crooks on April 8, 1935 in Cleveland, North Dakota. He served in the Navy, and then continued his career with the FAA, as an Air Traffic Controller. He married Neva Randall in February 1957, and they were married for 60 years, Merle was a loving husband and father. Together they had 5 children, Gregory, Stephen (Peggy), Kelly (Keith), Geoffrey (Kimberly) and Tracy (Joseph). They also raised 2 of their grandchildren, Ryan (Angela) and Shaylyn. They have 18 more grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 11:15 am at the Washington State Veteran’s Cemetery, 21702 W. Espanola Rd. in Medical Lake, WA. A Reception will follow.
Merle (Buz) Crooks passed away on May 19, 2017 at the age of 82. Buz was born to Robert and Olive Crooks on April 8, 1935 in Cleveland, North Dakota. He served in the Navy, and then continued his career with the FAA, as an Air Traffic Controller.... View Obituary & Service Information