Left us to be with her Father on December 26, 2007.
Frieda was loved and adored by many. She gave freely of her heart and her time to friends and family and in helping others. She was devoted to her family and her God. She loved being a part of the Glendale Lutheran Church family.
Frieda was born in 1914 at Eau Claire, Wisconsin, one of nine siblings. She was the last surviving member of the family. In 1936, she married Art Crogg and in 1937 gave birth to son Larry. They farmed in Cadott, Wisconsin, until 1942 when they uprooted and moved to Toella, Utah. In 1944, they continued their journey to their final home - Seattle.
In 2001, after the passing of her husband, Phil, daughter Linda moved into the family home to become Frieda's faithful and dedicated companion. Their days included performing their daily devotions together and a mean game or two of cards.
Frieda was a part of the "Greatest Generation." To help the war effort she worked as a welder at Todd Shipyards. In 1945 she gave birth to daughter Linda. In 1952 she became an active member of Glendale Lutheran Church. After the much too early death of her husband in 1964 and with the family grown and on their own, she returned to the work force and joined McCall Oil where she worked for 18 years until her retirement. After retirement Frieda worked part time for the Port of Seattle as a security agent for another five-years.
After the second "retirement" she became a volunteer with the USO at Sea-Tac International Airport and at Riverton Hospital. She was honored by the Unites States Army Command at Fort Lewis for over 2,200 hours of service to the USO. Once she was unable to volunteer outside of the home, she spent a great deal of time knitting adult caps and mittens for donation to the Union Gospel Mission and infant caps and booties, which she donated to Highline Community Hospital.
In her waning years she said that not being able to volunteer was what she missed most. Her yard and garden were her pride and joy. While she was able she spent hours tending to flowers and plants. In the fall, she loved her Gingko tree as it turned a bright yellow. Frieda was a very special, warm and loving woman with spirit, wit and forthrightness that engaged all who knew her. We will miss her terribly.
She is survived by her daughter Linda and son Larry and their families. Visitation was on December 30, 2007, at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, SeaTac. In response to her last wishes the family will hold a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Frieda's name to Glendale Lutheran Church or to your favorite charity. Please sign the online memorial guest book at www.bonneywatson.com.
