This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Crosley, Stettler Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4942/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Surrounded buy his wife and family Charles Vernon Crosley went to be with his Lord Jesus on November 12, 2010. He was born January 12, 1919 to David and Annie Crosely in Salida, Co. Vern is survived by his loving wife Lena Irene (Stettler) Crosley of the family home in Silver City, his daughter Janice Griego husband Ray of Austin, TX, son Gary wife Anita of Rio Rancho, NM, David Wife Carol of Silver City, NM and daughter Connie Strain husband Dennis of Belen, NM. 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren with a new arrival soon. He retired in 1981 from El Paso Natural Gas Company after 35 years of Service. Vern was a deacon at the First Baptist Church, he served on the Board of Directors for the Baptist Children's Home and worked in many missions, Even though Vern had many illnesses in his life he was a great encourager to many people. He loved daily walks to the Food Basket and when he could no longer walk he would ride Corre Caminos Transit, to tell everyone he met "Hang-in there and Have a nice day". Vern was known for his out pouring of love and compassion for others. It would have been Vern's wishes for you to donate to the Baptist Children's Home, 2200 South Ave. Portales, NM 88130 in lieu of flowers Celebration of Vern's life will be Tuesday November 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 2300 N. Swan Silver City, NM. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on November 16, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.