Levon "Lee" Crow

ITZA CROW IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Itza Esmirna Crow, 30, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 4, 2006 from injuries sustained in a hiking accident at Mt. Church in Custer County. She was born Juanuary 11, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, to Julio Francisco Crow and Maria Amparo Marroquin Crow. She attended secondary schools and college at Hudson Bay, Clark College, Washington State University, and Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where she earned her Masters Degree in Clinical Therapy. She has lived in Idaho Falls for eight years, and was employed by The State of Idaho as a Licensed Professional Counselor at the time of her death. She worked with children and was highly respected in her association with all families and co-workers. She was exceptionally athletic and loved all indoor and outdoor sports, particularly, tennis, hiking, fly fishing, cross country skiing, snow boarding and hunting. Survivors include: Mother: Maria Crow (Joseph Louis) Leon, and Brother: Plinio Francisco Crow, all of Vancouver, WA She was preceded in death by her father, Paco, on May 29, 1989. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at Wood East Side Chapel, 963 South Ammon Road, Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and for one hour before services Tuesday at the funeral home. -------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Mark & Holly Curtis (Bandyrich@aol.com) Our hearts go out to you at this time of passing of your beautiful daughter Itza. We have been honored to be inspired by her passion and care for the children and families in the foster care system. Know that you are in our prayers, and "to be still for it is all in divine order." Love, Mark & Holly Curtis Lenny Tucker Kyle Havens Korey Havens Colby & Matt Bloom Casey Puzey My contact with Itza was limited while she worked part time at the Behavioral Health Center. I mostly heard about her through the patients on the ward who saw her over the weekends. They were always raving about how wonderful she was. When I finally met her in person I could understand why they felt this way. She was so kind and caring. Everyone around her could feel her genuine concern for them. She had tremendous skill in her counseling. She is a tremendous loss to the mental health community and will be dearly missed. Deepest condolences, Casey Puzey Gini Van Siclen (gini@cableone.net) Dear Family: I am so sad to hear that Itza has passed away. I met her through tennis, and loved playing with her! Her attitude was always upbeat, she was competitive and kind at the same time, she never had an unkind word to say about anyone, and she had the most wonderful smile! I am also aware of Itza's untiring advocacy for children. I volunteer for the Help Inc. Child Abuse Prevention Center, and so Itza and I knew some of the same people. The professionals always spoke very highly of her. We knew that she would work tirelessly on behalf of her children and families. I always felt re-energized to keep up my efforts to help children and families after talking with Itza--her energy and positive attitude are contagious! She had that effect on many of us! Itza and I would run into each other from time to time (we hadn't played tennis together for while), and it was always a bright spot in my day when that happened. I have always wanted to know her better and have more time with her. She just had a way of making people feel good! I am so sad for you, her family, for your loss. I just wanted to share these thoughts so you might know how she has touched my life and the lives of others. Sincerely, Gini Van Siclen 3230 Tipperary Lane Idaho Falls, ID 83404 Brent Schneider It was an honor to work with Itza. I worked with her at Children and Family Services. She clearly had the best interest of her children in mind in everything she did. She was very professional and loved what she did. We also spent many hours hiking and fishing together. She will be missed. You can be proud of her and the life she led. She was a truly remarkable woman and friend. May God bless you in your time of grief. Sincerely, Brent Schneider Naseem Khericha kherichn@idhw.state.id.us Dear Marie and Family: I am extremely sorry for your loss. Itza has touched me in many ways. I admired her energy, passion for life, and caring for other people. She was always very positive and praised every one for their positive qualities. She focused on the positive and believed in moving forward with life. Her life was wide and filled with variety. She enjoyed people, both at personal and professional level. She inspired me to hike the table rock mountain and I did that last year. She embraced diversity and was extremely passionate about children. She will be missed. You can be proud of her achievements in life and for raising a wonderful and beautiful daughter as Itza. May God bless you and give your courage to deal with your loss. You are in my prayers. Love, Naseem, Soli, Areefa, and Alifiya Khericha Justin Roberts (robejust@dcdi.net) I have had the honor and privilege of working with Itza over the course of the last five years. Everyone always knew that when you work with Itza, things get done. She was a phenomenal person in every aspect of the word and I feel that I am a better person from knowing her. I pray that God's choicest blessings will be upon you and your family during this difficult time. Shani Cummins (maestra_idaho@yahoo.com) Yo queria expresar mis condolencias por la perdida de su querida, Itza. Yo vivi con Itza por unos meses en 2003 y disfrute la amistad de ella. Yo les mando mis pensamientos en este tiempo bien dificil. Que dios les bendiga, Sinceremente, Shani Cummins Alley Family We are sorry to hear about the passing of your daughter. Our hearts go out to your family at this time of sorrow. She was a good friend to Darren and he has always thought so highly of her. She will be greatly missed by all who was inspired by her. The Alley Family Meighan Perry To the Crow family: Peace be with you. To Itza: fair, black, mountain jay. I admired your spirited grace, lovely face, independence, and determination. Intelligent-Mindful-Genuine. I'm fortunate to have met you. Tom Robertshaw (robertt2@idhw.state.id.us) Itza and I saw each other nearly every day as her office and mine are almost next to each other. I knew her for over five years. I have been greatly affected by her passing. I admired Itza for her bubbly personality and positive attitude. She was always willing to go above and beyond the "call of duty." I know that her loss is a sound that will be reverberating throughout southeast Idaho for years to come. But the sounds of her contributions will never stop echoing. Mary Kirn (kirnm@idhw.state.id.us) Mrs. Leon and family, Please accept my deepest condolence for the loss of your beautiful Itza. She was a treasure, whose loss will be felt throughout the community. Itza was a genuine, kind, honest person. She was full of life, and enjoyed every minute of it. Itza once gave me a bracelet after I had admired one she was wearing. I was astonished at her generosity, but she made little of it, saying that her friend made them all of the time. But, over a simple compliment, she thought to do something that would bring joy to someone else. The little girl you raised grew up to be a strong woman, a person who gave selflessly of her time, her talent, and her beautiful heart. She has truly made a difference in so many lives, I am sure that you will never know about all of the lives she has touched. We loved her dearly and will miss her tremendously. Mary Kirn, Resources & Services Navigator 528-5918 Mary Larson marylarson@centurytel.net To: Maria Crow Leon I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy on the loss of Itza. I have worked with her since she started working for Children and Family Services. I have always been impressed with her dedication and the love that she put into her work. She was always pleasant and so good to work with and to talk with. She was a fun loving person who lived life to its fullest. We will miss her wit and her laugh at work. I had to leave on a planned vacation shortly after hearing of her death, but wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Cheryl Taylor Bjorn Eide (thatszed@yahoo.com) I met Itza several years ago through tennis. I remember her smiling when I first met her. She always had a smile on. And her zest for life was amazing. Sometimes I hit with her late in the evening after she had been working all day, and I never once heard her complain about her work. I didn't know how someone could work all day, find time to hit at night, and then be up at 6am for work again. I felt like I could talk to her about anything. She just had that comfort about her. Itza was nice, caring, and full of life. I will always remember that about her. She makes me want to do more with my life. Love Bjorn. Leeann and Junior Ruiz (mamaruiz1781@msn.com) We are so sorry for your loss of your daughter. She was such a help to my son and our family. My son junior is so sad because of her death. The times at BHC she helped him get through it.And he and my family will never forget her. We thank her for her help . Mark Schultz & Family burleybreeze@cableone.net I am greatful to have known Itza since her first day with Health and Welfare. Our family has many fond memories mountain biking and skiing/snowboarding with Itza. Our daughter Amy, (Amers) as Itza called her, is greatful to Itza for having taught her how to snowboard. She was great at sharing her talents and always had a kind word for everyone. We will miss her. Sincerely, Mark & LeAnne Schultz and family Darren Alley (dgalley72@hotmail.com) Maria, I just wanted you to know that you,Plinio and Joe are in my thoughts and prayers. I loved Itza more than you will ever know. I will forever cherish the times we had fishing, hiking,hunting,laughing, listening to our music, falling in love and "yes" working cattle in the rain! Itza will forever hold a special place deep in my heart, mind and soul. I will miss her dearly. May god bless you in these times of sorrow. Darren Alley Pat Jennings I got to know Itza for a short time when she worked at BHC. I worked in tht kitchen and she could come in to get food and we would talk. She was so out going and had a great personility. Everyone loved being around her, she just had a sparkle about her, that rubbed off on everyone. I know she will be missed, the last I saw her was July 4 up at Driggs. I'm so sorry that this happened, I know she went doing what she loved to do. She will have an impact maybe more now than when she was alive. My prayer are with you. I'm so glad that I got to meet her. She was special. Kay Carter KayLCarter@earthlink.com I used to work with Itza at Health and Welfare, before moving to Virginia last year. She and I started about the same time and shared a love of the Portland area. I am so sorry for your loss. It is such a shock to lose a vibrant, beautiful young person. We will all carry great memories of Itza. She made life more interesting and we are all better for having known her. Valerie & Ken Lawson camping6@hotmail.com We are very sorry to hear about Itza. She was an inspiration to us when we were having a difficult time with our son. We saw her a little while back at Walmart and she asked how we were doing, and about our son, and we know she was asking genuinely from her heart. She was very caring and always professional. She helped many families to stay intact for sure, and will certainly be missed by many of those that she helped get through difficult times. We are very grateful she was there for us, and we will not forget her. Again, our sympathies to you, and may God bless you. Ami Boal-Bennett amiboal@allstate.com I am sorry to hear of your loss. I went to school with Itza at Hudsons Bay and she always had a vibrant outlook and a great love of people. She will be missed. Jody Price jodycoug@yahoo.com I just wanted to send you my heartfelt sympathy. I knew Itza in high school and she was such a bright, thoughtful, smart, and caring friend to me back then. She had a way of making everyone feel special. She had such a wonderful sense of humor and light about her. Please know that she touched so many people's lives and that she'll be remembered . . . even by the people who knew her for only a few short years. My prayers are with you and your family. In sympathy, Jody (Rhodes) Price Jacob Garlan Miller jacob.miller.wg06@wharton.upenn.edu Dear Maria and Plinio, Itza was kindness personified and I am not surprised at all to see all of these glowing tributes to her generous acts over the last twelve years as that is exactly the person she was at Hudson's Bay and I am sure that she has always been. She and you will remain in our prayers. Stay courageous with the thought that you raised a wonderful person and that you will one day be reunited. In the meantime, she will truly be missed. All Our Best, Jake Miller and Family Brussels, Belgium Nadine Klein nadineeklein@yahoo.com Dear Maria & Plinio, I just recently hear about Itza's death. I can't express in words how bad I felt. We often have thought about Itza and wished we hadn't lost touch with each other. She was a big part of our family for four years and she has always remained in our hearts. We loved her a lot and hated to lose her when she and Seth broke up. I want to send a card but I don't know if I'll be able to find your address. Our hearts are breaking for you please know that we care. Love, Nadine & Gilbert Klein