May 14, 2021 | Bellingham Herald, The (WA)

Miriam A. Crouse passed away at home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Miriam was born on May 29, 1927 in Pasadena, California to parents Alvin and Myrtle (Snider) Lobb. Miriam graduated from High school at Pasadena City College then went on to graduate with a Bachelor Degree from Aurora College in Aurora Illinois.

Miriam married Earl Crouse on August 26, 1949 in Pasadena California. She and Rev. Earl Crouse moved to the Sumas area ministering in the Sumas Advent Christian Church for 44 years. Miriam taught Sunday school to the youngest children for 50 years. She loved being a stay at home mom surrounded by her children.

Miriam is preceded in death by her husband Earl in 1996.

The family held a graveside service at Sumas Cemetery on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 3 p.m. with a reception following at Sumas Advent Christian Church.

Memorials may be made to the Lynden Community Center meals program or Sumas Advent Christian Church.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.