Kathleen Crain, 98, a 74 year resident of Ventura , CA., passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born February 27,1923 in Morrisville, Missouri. She was the third of four children born to Roy and Eunice Gould. She attended school in Morrisville and graduated from Marion C. Early High School in 1941. After High School she attended Springfield College Of Commerce. During World War II she worked for the War Department as a Secretary in Washington, D.C.
Kathleen was married to Owen Crain on December 22, 1946 in Morrisville, Missouri. They moved to Ventura, California in 1947.
Kathleen has been an active member of Coast Line Bible Church (First Baptist) for almost 70 years. She taught Vacation Bible School, Pre-schoolers Sunday School, and volunteered in the church office. Kathleen was also a Girl Scout Leader and a wonderful supporter of her daughters as they were growing up. She enjoyed cooking. Her fruit pies and homemade rolls were infamous in her family. She also enjoyed traveling with Owen, after retirement. Her greatest joy was being with family and good friends. Kathleen enjoyed being outside, and liked hanging the clothes on the clothesline to dry, but did not like ironing. She would gather rhubarb and boysenberries from the backyard for pies and cobblers.
Kathleen is survived by her daughters Deborah (Michael) Costello and Barbara Crain; Grandchildren Kathleen (Lyndon) Leonard, Kristin (Josh) Almieri, and Keith Costello; Great Grandchildren Kendra and Isabel Leonard; Numerous Nieces and Nephews.
She shared her Love of God with others by her thankfulness, kindness, humor, joy and unconditional love.
The Family would like to thank the many Caregivers and Nurses from Assisted Healthcare and Hospice for their wonderful care over the last several years. We would especially like to thank Natasha, our hospice nurse, and our caregivers Latisha, Marie, and Patty for their wonderful care in her final months.
A service to honor Kathleen will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 11am in the Coastline Bible Church, 426 South Mills Road, Ventura, CA, with Pastor Neal Benson officiating.
Masks will be required per State Covid Regulations.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coastline Bible Church Special Projects.
"This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it"
Please sign the guest book and leave a condolence message at the service.
Kathleen was entrusted to the care of the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, Ventura.