Obituary of LaVonda Arlene Crothers
LaVonda Gladding Crothers (Babe), 83, of Coeur D' Alene, passed away peacefully June 11,2019 at Hospice of North Idaho. Babe was preceded in death by her mother (Ruby Gladding) and father, (Clarence Gladding). Babe is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ronald Crothers, four children, Jeff Crothers, Vicky Philips, Brad Crothers and Michael Crothers and their spouses Judy Crothers, Ty Philips, Carol Sellars and Kathy Winter, also several grand and great grand children whom she loved with all her heart.
Babe was born on March 20, 1936 in Coeur D' Alene ID. She went to Coeur D' Alene High school, met her husband (Sole Mate) on a summer night in 1963, in Stateline ID. She worked as a cashier\bookkeeper until she retired.
Babe was a very selfless and loving person, who was loved by everyone who knew her. She was her husbands best friend, confidant, and the love of his life. She was always the go-to person, for anything and everything, for her family and friends. She always put everybody's else's needs before her own (A True Angel).
She loved tending to her garden and flowers and was a master at it. She has lived in many places and touched many lives through out her life. She was a true friend, an amazing mother and a loving wife. She will be missed very much.
