Laura Palmer Crouse, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2011 in Vero Beach, FL.
Born in Chester, PA she lived in Wallingford and Chester Springs, PA, and later in Vero Beach, FL. She graduated from Westtown School, and attended the University of Pennsylvania.
Throughout her life she was an active volunteer at The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, McKee Gardens in Vero Beach, and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution in Fort. Pierce, FL.
She was (at times) a member of the Pickering Hunt Club, Corinthian Yacht Club, the Cruising Club of America, Waynesborough Country Club, and the Moorings Club.
Laura was a natural athlete who enjoyed tennis, golf, skiing and sailing.
She spent her final years at Indian River Estates in Vero Beach, where she experienced the best of care.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charles White Crouse; and her son, Richard.
She is survived by her sons, Charles Jr and Peter; daughter, Perry Jeffords; seven grandchildren, James, Sara, Scott, and Chris Crouse, Walter, Abby and Laura Jeffords and one great grandchild.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritan Fund at Indian River Estates: 7730 Indian Oaks Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida. Condolences may be sent through www.coxgiffordseawinds.com