Eva Jean Crowson

Eva Jean Crowson passed away on March 28, 2023, at the age of 94 peacefully in her home in Columbia MO with her family by her side. She was born October 5,1928 in Columbia MO on their farm in Boone County MO to Joseph A Martin and Wilmoth (Crane) Martin, Jean was preceded in death by her husband R Joe Crowson (Joe Crowson), her parents and her siblings, Sue Martin and Billy Joe Martin.

Jean married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Joe Crowson on March 18, 1951. Together in their 70 years of loving each other, Jean and Joe loved and raised 5 wonderful children: Sandra C Mead (Jensen Beach FL), Robert J Crowson II (Susan), Georgetown TX. Craig S Crowson (Mary) Palm Coast FL, Paul M Crowson (Becky), Hobe Sound FL, and Kimberly A Delfino, Jensen Beach FL. Jean was a loving grandmother to 6 wonderful grandchildren: Chris Adamson, Zachary Crowson (Kayla), Kiersten Adamson-Castro (Mariano), Madison Crowson, Chase Adamson and Nicholas Crowson. Special mention to her loving niece Donna Russell (Denny), like a daughter to Jean, a sister to her daughters.

Jean started school at the old 1 room Bethel School. After 8th grade she attended and graduated from the University of Missouri Lab School in 1946. She went on to get an AA degree at Christian College in 1948. Jean was an Administrative Assistant at Stephens College from 1973 to 1994. She began her career as Administrative Assistant in the Math Department. She ended her career as Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Academics.

Jean had many talents. While at Christian College (Now Columbia College) she played field hockey. Jean also developed a love for volleyball. She played volleyball for years at the Armory with her team the “Oldies” while Joe was left at home with the kids! She also played tennis with her kids, helping them to become better players.

All grew up loving fishing, blessing each of her children with the same love. For years she and her family fished at her parent’s cabin at the Lake of the Ozarks. She later learned to fish off a dock in Florida on the Indian River. She was called “The Queen of the Dock.”

Jean was an amazing stay-at-home mother, wife, aunt and friend. She was a fabulous gardener and had beautiful flower beds. She maintained her garden up until the ripe age of 93! Her love of gardening passed on a love of nature to her children. Mom had green hands. We were lucky to get green fingers from her!

Jean was a wonderful cook of “down home” foods. She made sure Joe and the kids always had fruit and vegetables. But her specialties were fried chicken, pork chops, and amazing cherry pie!

She and Joe worked out in the gym at the YMCA in FL and their beloved ARC in Columbia MO. They made many wonderful friends wherever they went. All the friends she made were blessed to know her. She never met a stranger nor anyone she could not talk to. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

At Jean’s request, there will be no visitation or service. A graveside ceremony and burial will be held at Callaway Memorial Gardens in Fulton MO at 10:00 on April 7, 2023. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Preferred Hospice of Missouri Central, LLC, Senior Center of Columbia or to a charity of your choice, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251