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Submitted: 6/27/20 • Approved: 6/27/20 • Last Updated: 6/30/20 • R328842-G328841-S3
Richard Henry Crosby
July 21, 1928 - September 30, 2017
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Dick was born in Dallas, Texas, at St. Paul Hospital on July 21, 1928. His parents were Richard Crosby and Aileen Stinebaugh Crosby. He lived the large majority of his life in the greater Dallas area. With the exception of one semester he went through the Highland Park Independent School system graduating from Highland Park High School in June of 1946.
During his school years, Dick joined Highland Park United Methodist Church with his confirmation class on Easter Sunday afternoon 1938. He has remained a member for the 79 years since that time. He served two terms on the official board and was a member of the Chancel Choir for 35 years.
Dick went on to SMU and graduated with a BBA in 1950. While in college he became a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Shortly after college, Dick served two years on active duty with the U.S. Navy in the Mediterranean Fleet. All the rest of his working years he spent in the banking industry. The large majority of that time he was an employee and officer of the Republic National Bank. He retired at age 59 in 1987.
Throughout his adult life, Dick's primary interest was his family. He married Carolyn Sue Stark in May of 1966. They had two children and two grandchildren.
Dick was active in two luncheon clubs, HPHS Alumni Club and Rotary International. During his time in Rotary, he drove the club's Meals on Wheels route for more than 20 years.
Throughout his life Dick brought joy to everyone who knew him through his wonderful, colorful stories and his friendliness. He is survived by his son Charles Crosby, his daughter Karen Sweezy, his son-in-law Noel Sweezy, his two grandchildren Ellie Sweezy and Brendan Sweezy, and by the families of his wife's niece Carol Hagen and nephew Ronald Rigney.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 4, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 7405 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75225. Anyone who would care to attend will be welcome.
Carolyn Stark Crosby
November 13, 1931 - October 31, 2015
*Obituary
CROSBY, Carolyn Stark Carolyn was born on November 13, 1931 in Oklahoma City. Her parents were Ernest L. and Winifred Crowell Stark. She also had an older sister named Winifred (Freddie) Stark. The family moved to Dallas when Carolyn was in the second grade. She entered Bradfield Elementary School and continued in the Highland Park ISD until graduating from Highland Park High School in 1948. She received the "H" Blanket Award in her class recognizing her contributions through various activities. Her college years were spent at SMU and she received her degree in 1952. During her time in college she became a member of the Tri Delta sorority. She continued to be active in the Tri Delta alumni group over the years. Carolyn taught school briefly at University Park Elementary School. She then entered the business world as a legal secretary. This period included two years in New York City working at the executive offices of Georgia Pacific Corporation. She married Richard H. Crosby on May 6, 1966 and ceased working outside the home in a few months. Carolyn and Dick had two children who are Charles Richard Crosby and Karen Ann Sweezy. They also have two grandchildren who are Ellie Sweezy and Brendan Sweezy. Carolyn was raised a member of Park Cities Baptist Church. When she and Dick married she moved her membership to Highland Park Methodist Church so that their family would all be in the same church. She has remained a member of H.P. Methodist till the current time. Carolyn was predeceased by her parents and her older sister Freddie. She is survived by her immediate family and the family of her niece, Carol Hagen and nephew Ronald Rigney. A private graveside burial service has been conducted by Rev. Barbara Marcum of Highland Park Methodist Church.
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Contributed on 6/27/20 by ashaw444
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