Ethel Abbey Wescott

Name:

Harvey H Wescott ,

Residence:

Farmington, Washington Co., Wisconsin

Enlistment Date:

12 August 1862

Distinguished Service:

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

Side Served:

Union

State Served:

Wisconsin

Unit Numbers:

3079 3079

Service Record:

Enlisted as a Musician on 12 August 1862
Enlisted in Company F, 27th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 12 August 1862.
Transfered on 29 February 1864 from company F to company S
Promoted to Full Principal Musician on 29 February 1864
Mustered out Company F, 27th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 29 August 1865

Name:

Grandis C Wescott ,

Residence:

Lebanon, Wisconsin

Enlistment Date:

20 January 1865

Distinguished Service:

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

Side Served:

Union

State Served:

Wisconsin

Unit Numbers:

3056 3056

Service Record:

Enlisted as a Private on 20 January 1865
Enlisted in Company I, 2nd Cavalry Regiment Wisconsin on 20 January 1865.
Mustered out Company I, 2nd Cavalry Regiment Wisconsin on 15 November 1865 in Austin, TX

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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record

Name:	William W Crippen Jr
Birth Year:	1916
Race:	White, citizen
Nativity State or Country:	Iowa
State:	California
County or City:	Los Angeles

Enlistment Date:	14 Mar 1945
Enlistment State:	California
Enlistment City:	Fort Macarthur San Pedro
Branch:	No branch assignment
Branch Code:	No branch assignment
Grade:	Private
Grade Code:	Private
Term of Enlistment:	Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component:	Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source:	Civil Life

Education:	1 year of college
Civil Occupation:	Seaman or Embalmer
Marital Status:	Married
Height:	00
Weight:	900

Left to right: Ottie, Margaret, Leonard, Pegge, Maude, Gordon, Bob, and Bill Wurtz. Thanks to Stan Crippen for making this picture available.

The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1950, shows William W. Crippen (age 65) born in Iowa, is a married Mortician, and is living at 2334 El Moreno St., La Crescenta, Burbank Judicial Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with him are: his wife, Ethel W. Crippen (age 63) born in Iowa.

The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1950, shows Leonard H. Wurtz (age 65) born in Michigan, is a married Truck Driver for a Laundry, and is living at 2926 Orange Ave., Burbank Judicial Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Margaret C. Wurtz (age 36) born in Iowa.

William Winfield Crippen died March 10, 1956, at his home, 2334 El Moreno St., La Crescenta, Burbank Judicial Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 71. Entombed in Grandview Mausoleum, Grandview Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA.

William Winfield Crippen Death Certificate.

The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Monday, March 12, 1956

William W. Crippen Sr.

Funeral services for William W. Crippen Sr., 71, mortician and past president of the Montrose Chamber of Commerce, will be conducted at 4 p. m. tomorrow in the Masonic Temple in La Crescenta. Mr. Crippen, a resident of California 37 years, died Saturday at his home, 2334 El Moreno St., La Crescenta. He leaves his widow Ethel; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Wurtz of La Canada, and a son, William Jr. of San Diego. Four grandsons also survive. Entombment will be in Grandview Mausoleum with the Crippen Mortuary, which he founded, directing.

William Winfield Crippen is the latest of at least seven area pioneering funeral directors found buried at Grand View Memorial Park. Mr. Crippen was born in Iowa on December 26, 1884 and passed away in Los Angeles on March 10, 1956. He is entombed in the Great Mausoleum along with his father, Charles (1855-1937) and his wife Ethel, who passed away in 1988 at the age of 101. His obituary was published in The Los Angeles Times on March 12, 1956, which notes that his arrangements were handled by the mortuary he founded: Crippen Mortuary was founded in 1928 by William & Ethel Crippen and has been in operation continuously at its present location in La Crescenta, California. In June of 2005 Crippen Mortuary assumed the pre-needs of Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service of Burbank and moved the pre-needs to the La Crescenta facility, this will provide those pre-arranged policy holders to be assured that their arrangements will be honored without interruption. We also offer the Burbank, North Hollywood, Glendale area the same personal service given by Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service since 1943. In November 2007 Crippen Mortuary opened an arrangement office in Santa Clarita for the purpose of offering families in the Santa Clarita Valley a choice of mortuary services in their area. As the only independently owned and operated funeral home in the Foothills, we strive to provide the finest, most compassionate care to each and every family we serve. For more than 81 years, we have proven that it is possible to provide affordable funeral and cremation services without sacrificing quality.

Ethel Abbey (Wescott) Crippen died July 14, 1988, La Crescenta, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 101. Entombed in Grandview Mausoleum, Grandview Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Daily News of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, July 16, 1988

Crippen, Ethel Wescott

Ethel Abbey (Wescott) Crippen

Crippen, Ethel W., 101, of La Crescenta, homemaker. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Crippen Mortuary Chapel, La Crescenta. Entombment will follow at Grandview Mausoleum, Glendale. Crippen Mortuary, La Crescenta.

Margaret (Crippen) Wurtz died November 18, 2011, in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 98. Buried in Grandview Memorial Park and Crematory, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA.

The Glendale News-Press, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, November 25, 2011

Margaret Crippen Wurtz passed away peacefully at home with her pets on her lap surrounded by loved ones. She was 98 years old. She is survived by her son Bill and his family, wife Cindy, grandchildren Kristina and Patrick, and their mother Theresa Wurtz and by her son Brian and his family, wife Kim, and grandchildren Michael and Cassie. Margaret was born in Iowa and moved to California at a young age. Her parents founded Crippen’s Mortuary in 1928 which has served the community for 83 years. As owner of Crippen’s, she was integral part of the Foothills community. Her wishes were that Crippen Mortuary continues serving the community under the direction of Robert L. Hansen. Margaret was well known for her generosity with community and friends. She was active in her sons’ activities and supported many local programs and sports teams over the decades. Margaret was a wonderful hostess and enjoyed making occasions “special” for her family and loved ones. Services for Margaret will be held on Wednesday, November 30 10:00 AM at Holy Redeemer Church, 2411 Montrose Avenue, Montrose. Burial will be private. Crippen Mortuary officiating.

Crescenta Valley Weekly, La Crescenta, CA, July 1, 2010

By Michael YEGHIAYAN

A tradition of personalized care, dignified service

Oftentimes, a business’ contribution to the community is subjective and difficult to measure. However, occasionally a business is so deeply rooted into an area that its importance is beyond question. Such is the case with the longstanding La Crescenta institution, Crippen Mortuary.

Founded by William and Ethel Crippen in 1928, Crippen Mortuary has remained in the hands of the Crippen family for 82 years. The business has since been passed down to their daughter, Margaret Crippen Wurtz, who will be celebrating her 97th birthday on July 1.

Bob Hansen, who works with Crippen as the funeral director, has had a large part in the mortuary’s contribution to the Crescenta Valley. Hansen himself has been integral to the history of the area, serving as both the president of the CV Chamber of Commerce as well as being honored as the honorary mayor of La Crescenta.

“Since we’ve been here so long and we are the last independent mortuary in the area, we have seen more people turn to us in recent years,” said Hansen. “Our independent status allows us to be less expensive than corporate funeral services while remaining more personally accommodating to the personal needs of each family.”

Although the presence of their services has remained constant for the better part of a century, part of Crippen’s success is related to their ability to adapt and grow in relation to their surroundings.

“We will strive to continue to meet the needs and requests of the community,” remarked Hansen. “I feel strongly that our presence is needed and appreciated.”

In his years with Crippen Mortuary, Hansen has also witnessed and shared moments of pain and heartbreak amongst the rest of the Crescenta Valley. However, Crippen’s has remained a steadfast pillar of strength even during the most difficult times.

“When the area has been struck with tragedy, the community has consistently joined together in support,” commented Hansen. “At the recent passing of a local
soldier serving in Iraq, it
was moving to see so many people offer his family their support and gratitude for his sacrifice.”

“In my profession, you see families at their most vulnerable state,” he added. “They need to be helped and supported.”

Crippen Mortuary has also expanded in recent years, offering their services beyond the Crescenta-Cañada area. In June of 2005 they took control of business operations of another longstanding local mortuary, Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service in the Burbank area. Additionally, they recently expanded into the Santa Clarita area with the opening of an arrangement office in 2007.

“The institution of Crippen Mortuary will remain steadfast in the community and continue to service with simplicity and dignity,” concluded Hansen. “We strive to serve our friends and neighbors as would want to be served.”