Crosse, Leota N. (“Otie”) (1937 – 2017)

CROSSE, BOTHWELL, BREELING

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 12/13/2017 at 13:33:28

Name of deceased: Leota Nadine “Otie” Crosse (nee Bothwell)

Aged: 80 yrs, 7 mo, 12 days

Residence: Tulsa, OK (formerly of Harlan, IA)

Born: March 31, 1937; Little Sioux, IA

Died: Nov. 12, 2017; Tulsa, OK

Funeral services: Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017; Abundant Life Church, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Son, David (spouse, Vicki); son, Danny; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild

Predeceased by: Parents, Leo and Nina (nee Breeling) Bothwell; husband, Phil; 4 siblings

Education: Graduated from Little Sioux (IA) High School in 1955, where she played sports, was in band and music groups, and was a cheerleader. After graduation, Lee attended beauty school in Omaha, NE.

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Phil Crosse; Oct. 28, 1956; location not provided

Employment: Self-employed beautician; after her sons were on their own, Lee and Phil began going on Lay Witness Missions from 1982 till 1997, and traveled all over Iowa and to five other states as well as 2 mission trips to Guatemala

Hobbies/Interests: enjoyed painting, scrapbooking, music, and Bible study

Sources: harlanonline.com; pauleyjones.com