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In Memoriam: Ellen Croak
Pike Peak Section Board Member and Treasurer, Julia Ellen Carruth Croak passed away on October 23rd after a valiant battle with cancer. We remember Ellen for her contributions to MBCA and our section over the last six years and recognize her for the remarkable individual that she was.
Ellen grew up in Louisiana, the eldest of five daughters. Married to an LSU alum, she never lost her love for all things Cajun, particularly Mardi Gras, her famous crawfish etoufee, and the LSU Tigers. She met the love of her life, Tom, in 1966 and they married in 1969. They raised their two sons at various AF posts in Alaska, Germany, England, Washington, Nebraska, Colorado, and Washington DC. She was a dedicated Air Force Academy Falcons fan, complete with blue fright wig! Tom and Ellen joined MBCA in 2005 after Tom bought his CLK 430; Ellen was elected Treasurer in November 2006.
Ellen leaves a loving family - her husband Tom; sons Peter and wife Connie, and Brian and wife Janene; as well as four beautiful grandsons, Justin, Josh, Leighton, and Liam. She was a vibrant, caring person who packed an adventurous, fulfilled lifetime into too few years. Her love of family and passion for helping others made her a positive force in our lives. She will be sorely missed by us all.
