February 05, 2007

Brother Robert "Robin" Crose Jr. Passes Away

Brother Robert L. "Robin" Crose, Jr., a member of Broad Ripple Lodge, passed from this life on January 31, 2007. He was 54 years of age. His obituary may be found in the Indianapolis Star, at the following URL:

http://www2.indystar.com/cgi-bin/obituaries/index.php?action=show&id=72359

He was the son of our Brother Robert L. Crose, Sr., who passed away
last September. His Masonic affiliations included the Indianapolis
Valley AASR.

A Masonic memorial service has -not- been requested.

His obituary from the Star:

Robert L. "Robin" Crose, Jr. Beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend, age 54, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on January 31 after a courageous battle with cancer. Robin will be remembered by his family and many friends for his loyalty, passion for his family and friends, joy in life, sense of humor and generosity of spirit. Robin graduated from Broad Ripple High School and attended Ball State University. He began his career in automotive mechanics and owned a service station on Westfield Boulevard. His later career was in sales. Robin was a member of the White River Yacht Club, Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. He enjoyed boating, hunting, fishing and the occasional practical joke. Robin was unanimously voted "favorite uncle" by his adoring nieces and nephews and their friends. Robin was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Robert L. Crose, Sr. He is survived by his sisters, Gayle Crose and Jan (Bryan) Johnson; brother, Andy (Debbie) Crose; beloved nieces and nephews, Alex Johnson, Ian Jackson, Kelsey Jackson, Jason Crose, Laura Johnson and Brittain Crose. Robin is also survived by other loving relatives and many dear and close friends. Visitation will be held at Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Funeral Center - Broad Ripple on Friday, February 2 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services. Services will be held at 1 p.m. at the mortuary with interment at Crown Hill Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Friends of the White River, P.O. Box 90171, Indianapolis, IN 46290.

Posted by Chris Hodapp at February 5, 2007 06:25 PM