Valerie Lynn (nee Graf) Crowter
June 21, 1954 – November 9, 2017

Valerie Lynn (nee Graf) Crowter of LeRoy, SK, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK, with her loving husband at her side.  She was 63 years of age.  Val was born on June 21, 1954, in Humboldt to Thomas and Ida (nee Wilkie) Graf.  She grew up on a farm in the Lucasville district north of Viscount.  Val attained her formal education at Lucasville, Meacham and Viscount schools.  On March 17, 1979, she married Ken Crowter.  They moved to LeRoy and soon after Michael was born, a little brother for Jason and Trayton.  Val was a very dedicated and active wife and mother.   She was a great cook, but often struggled with her mom’s recipes.  Grandma Graf did most of her baking by feel.  Val was always getting recipes from family and friends and would make notes on the cards … such as “everyone liked this one” or “this is good”.  The boys would often complain that they could not play on the ping pong table, as it was covered with patterns and material.  Mom was into another sewing project.  Val loved gardening, going for walks, drives in the country with Ken looking for wildlife, and doing crafts - especially ceramics and crocheting.  Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs adorned her mom’s flowerbed.  Crocheted snowflakes, bells and stockings hung on the Christmas tree, along with cute little ceramic mice.  Flower baskets were made for everyone.  Val enjoyed reading - a love that was passed on to her son, Jason.  There was many a dog-eared romance novel that fell into the bathtub.  She didn’t like to be bothered then; this was her quiet time.  As the years flew by, her health declined.  A good game of scrabble or rummy was the order of the day.  Visitors admired her courage and faith, as well as her collection of angels and teacups.  When her ataxia had immobilized her, she never complained and would take comfort in knowing God would look after her. She maintained her keen mind and sense of humour. The visits from the homecare girls, friends, and Fr. Paul and the girls who brought Holy Communion were greatly appreciated.  Our grandsons brought her a special joy.  Val’s face would light up when she held them in her arms.  Val  will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband Ken Crowter; three sons and their families:   Jason Crowter, Trayton Crowter (Dinah) her sons Ashton and Bennett, and Trayton’s son Damian; Michael (Sophie) Crowter and their sons William and Luke;  her mother,  Ida (nee Wilkie) Graf;  two sisters:   Marlene (Dennis) Britz, and Karen (David) Brand;  mother-in-law, Audrey (nee Uhrich) Crowter; brothers-and-sisters-in-law:  Bill (Darlene) Crowter, Colleen (Keith) Wickenhauser; and  Karen Crowter; and by several nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.  Val was predeceased by her father, Thomas Graf; and by her father-in-law, Archie Crowter.  The Prayer Service was held at Holy Rosary R.C. Church, LeRoy, on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 7:30 p.m., presided by Dianna Knaus.  Others taking part were:  Tori Crowter and Bev Thoen, scripture readers; Elaine Cales, intentions; and Michael Crowter, eulogist.  Music ministry was provided by Leona Wakelam and Dulcie Kirzinger.  The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Rosary R.C. Church on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., presided by Fr. Paul Paproski.  Others taking part were:  Carter Timmerman, crossbearer; Ashley Britz and Dianna Knaus, scripture readers; Elaine Cales, intentions; Marlene and Dennis Britz, giftbearers. Music ministry was provided by Leona Wakelam and Dulcie Kirzinger.  Honorary pallbearers were Alvin and Valerie Richels, Lorne and Rose Marie Dosch, Linda Taphorn, and Jason Crowter.  Active pallbearers were Trayton Crowter, Michael Crowter, Tori Crowter, Jeremy Britz, Alex Wiercinski, and Gregory Wiercinski.  Interment followed at Holy Rosary R.C. Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to either the Holy Rosary R.C. Cemetery Fund or the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation General Equipment Fund.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)