John "Jack" Crowe

John "Jack" Crowe, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at a local hospital. Jack was born on November 18, 1931 in Somerville, Massachusetts to Martin J. and Bina (Collins) Crowe and married the former Shirley Wildrom on July 7, 1953 in Grand Haven. Jack was a banking executive for Muskegon Federal Savings & Loan, President of AmeriBank and also served on their board of directors. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Detroit. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Jack was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church where he was an usher and also served on the Finance Committee. He was active with the local Meals on Wheels Program, was a member of the American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post #28, and was a lifetime member of the Grand Haven Elks Lodge. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty five years Shirley, two daughters; Maureen (Michael) Scott of Stevensville, MI, Kathleen (Joe) Hamilton of Victoria, MN, three sons; Martin (Kristi) Crowe of Spring Lake, Kevin Crowe of Boise, Idaho, and Michael (Renee) Crowe of Severance, CO, a sister; Marie O'Neil of Somerville, MA, sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. The funeral liturgy for Jack will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 12:00 noon at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Rev. William Langlois officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the Church. Full military rites will be provided by the American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post #28. Interment will be at a later date at Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorials in Jack's name may be made to Hospice of North Ottawa www.noch.org/hospice.html or to St. Patrick's Catholic Church.