Ann Crook

Ann Crook Obituary

Ann Muir Crook passed away on Tuesday, February 12, at the age of 83. She had been living at West Hills Health and Rehabilitation since April 2012.

Ann was born in Portland, on August 5, 1929, to Ross and Lela Muir. Barbur Blvd. was named after Ann’s Grandfather, A.L. Barbur, who was a Portland City Commissioner and Auditor. In 1934, Grandpa Barbur chose Ann to cut the commemorative ribbon at Barbur Blvd’s grand opening celebration.

As an only child, Ann was raised in Eastmoreland and attended Duniway Grade School. She graduated from St. Helen’s Hall in 1947. She then decided to pursue her collegiate aspirations at the University of Oregon. As a freshman, she pledged and became a member of Chi Omega Sorority. It was during her years at the U of O that she was introduced to an architectural student named John Crook. They would eventually marry, on February 2, 1952, in Portland. After, graduating with a B.A. in business, Ann returned to Portland where, she went to work for the Oregonian and Standard Oil. She gave birth to a son, Ross in 1956, and then to Matthew in 1959. In addition to raising her family, Ann spent a number of years working with her husband as both his secretary and office manager.

Ann had the good fortune of being able to travel throughout much of her life. Some of the earlier trips were business related while many others taken, over the years, were enjoyed with family and friends.

Since the computer age had made researching information a quick and easy task, Ann, being a voracious reader, acquired knowledge the old fashion way: she read up on, and studied, each of her travel destinations. She literally became her own tour guide. Her sons would constantly marvel at which skill impressed them the most: her reading prowess, or her ability to type 115 words a minute.

In the mid 1980’s, John and Ann became the proud owners of a family boat (“Puffin”). It provided many years of pleasure for family and wonderful friends. Annual summer/fall cruises were always eagerly anticipated. These trips provided Ann (and her shipmates) the opportunity to discover the wondrous waterways of Washington and British Columbia. Her passion for boating allowed her later to become an active member of the Tacoma Yacht Club.

Ann always maintained a strong allegiance to the U of O, where she travelled to 3 out of the last 4 football bowl games played.

At Ann’s request, there will not be a memorial service.

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