Barbara Ruth Crew

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Lucille Kloth WI; brother Warren and Carol Kloth, WI; previous husband Roy Zarling WI; grandson Jason Smith WI, step son-in-law Harold (Butch) Watkins; stepson Edward (Bubba) Crew and step granddaughter Jenny Collins.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Edward (Pete) Crew, TX, daughter Vickie Smith (Dan) FL, sons, David Bliesner (Vickie) FL, Steve Bliesner (Gail) FL, and Brian Bliesner (Tammy) WI. Barbara is survived by five grandchildren, Adam, Tiffany, Corey, Tanya, Jeannie, 8 great-grandchildren, David, Xavier, Ava, Daniel, Khloi, Jayson, Steven, Blakelyn, Jade, Jordan.

Barbara is also survived by her Texas step family; Bobbie Watkins (widowed), Diane Loughmiller (Matt), Pam Collins (Danny), and Geetus Crew (Karen). She is survived by 15 grandchildren; James, Chris, Zach, Angela, Jake, Michael, Curtis, Jayden, Kim, Billy, Michael S., John, Simone, Lianna, Joseph and (36) great-grandchildren; Dylan, Landan, Cheyenne, Jacobi, Faith, Ella, Gia, Willow, Kayla, KayLynn, William, Austin, Jordan, Gavin, Lilly, Alec, Eli, Macey, Braden, Nicholas, Logan, Kaya, McKenzie, Timothy, Truth, Riley, Rainey, Regan, Trinity, Laurel, Pierce, Tyler, Austin, Skylar, Tristan, and Brayden.

Barbara worked for Peerless, Brothers and Badger laboratories plastic manufacturers, and was the owner and operator of a small exercise business called Slenderizes. Barbara was very talented in the arts, having a knack for crocheting, seamstress work, and cooking. In her free time she also enjoyed bowling and trap shooting. She loved dancing, cruising, and visiting casinos with her travel group. Barbara was even known for dressing up for our quirky celebrations.

She had a beautiful smile and our memories of her are precious. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A memorial celebration of life for Barbara will be held Friday, January 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas 77505.