Eldon D. Crouse Sr.

CROUSE, Eldon D., Sr., 63, Blaine, February 9, 2012. Arrangements in care of Duncan Funeral Home, Mars Hill.

BLAINE – Eldon D. Crouse Sr., 63, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012, at his home while surrounded by his family. He was born March 16, 1948, in Mars Hill, the son of Wellington and Kathleen (Shaw) Crouse Sr.

    Eldon grew up in Blaine and was drafted into the U.S. Army in December of 1967. He served in Vietnam as crew chief in the United States Army 1st Cav 227 Aviation Battalion, and was decorated for bravery.

    After his discharge, he returned home and became the Blaine Road Commissioner for thirty-eight years. Eldon spent many nights out plowing and keeping the roads safe for people to travel. He was well known in the town for being able to fix any problem that might arise with the equipment. Eldon was very civic minded and was the Town of Blaine Fire Warden for many years, was a volunteer firefighter for the town of Mars Hill for twenty-seven years, as well as a member of the American Legion William Cousins Post #118.

    He loved outdoor activities such as operating his potato stand, going to camp in Chapman, four wheeling, hunting and fishing, especially when he could share them with his grandchildren. He could always be counted on for a good story and will be greatly missed by his many family and friends.

    In addition to his mother, Kathleen of Mars Hill, he is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Sharon (Bolster) Crouse of Blaine; two sons, Eldon “Ed” Crouse Jr. and his wife, Heather of Hermon, Matthew Crouse and his wife, Amanda of Blaine; four grandchildren: Jenna and Bryanne Crouse, Hunter and Madison Crouse; two brothers: Calvin Crouse Sr. and his wife, Nonie, Wellington “Jake” Crouse Jr. and his wife, Renae, all of Robinson; three sisters: Bonnie Saucier and her husband, Jerry of Presque Isle, Kathy Allen and her husband, Derek of Mars Hill, Patty Christmas and her husband, David of South Carolina; a sister-in-law, Myrna Bolster of Bangor; and a brother-in-law, Bryan Bolster of North Carolina; as well as several nieces and nephews.

    He was predeceased by his father, Wellington Crouse Sr.

    Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Old Fashioned Revival Center in Blaine with the Rev. Mark Carter officiating. Friends called from noon until time of service at the church. A reception was held following the service in the church fellowship hall. Arrangements in care of Duncan Funeral Home, 8 Main St., Mars Hill. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com