Vance E. Crowder
Vance E. Crowder
July 8, 2020
Vance E Crowder, age 76, of Merrillville, IN passed away on July 8, 2020. He was born in French Lick, Indiana. Vance retired from Arcelor Mittal after 49 years of dedicated service. Vance was also a faithful member and Past Master of M. L. McClelland Lodge No 357 of Hobart, IN.
He was preceded in death by his parents James Estel & Ruth Crowder; brothers Robert Crowder, Charles Crowder and sister Doris Lindsey.
He is survived by his loving wife Brenda Crowder; Two beloved sons, Chris (Bonnie) Crowder; Brent (Crystal) Crowder; 6 cherished grandchildren, Cheryl Crowder, Nick Crowder, Kendyl Cooley, Madalynn Crowder, Bailey Crowder and Braxton Crowder; brothers Harold Duane Crowder, James Crowder, and sisters Margie Eastridge and Carolyn Dexter; also many other family members and friends whom he loved dearly.
Vance enjoyed traveling with his wife; fishing and hunting with his sons and grandson, spending time with friends and family on the lake on his pontoon boat and he enjoyed long rides on his golf cart.
Visitation will be Monday, July 13, 2020 from 11am to 1pm at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel, 7535 Taft St, Merrillville with a Masonic Ceremony beginning at 1230pm and Memorial Service at 1pm. Pastor John Starr officiating. Entombment Gracelend Cemetery, 1505 Morthland Drive, Valparaiso, IN. Vance will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all. For further information please call Mileva or David at 219-736-5840 or www.mycalumetpark.com
Visitation
Monday July 13, 2020
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Calumet Park Funeral Chapel
7535 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN 46410 VIEW MAP
219-736-5840
219-685-5128
Service
Monday July 13, 2020
1:00 PM Rev. John Starr - Officiating
Calumet Park Funeral Chapel
7535 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN 46410 VIEW MAP
219-736-5840
219-685-5128
Brenda and family, I worked with Vance in his duties at the Nissan Automotive Plant in Smyrna, Tennessee. We share in your loss of a great guy, and you are in our thoughts and prayers today. At least Vance had some time to enjoy retirement. May the Lord comfort and… Read more »
Vance and I started first grade in Cuzco Indiana. We were classmates for 12 yrs and graduated from Springs Valley High School together. Our school wouldn’t allow any one from the outside attend prom with us, so Vance and I decided to go to the prom together. For the after… Read more »