Della Crockett

Della Crockett, 101, of Langdon, ND, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon.

Della was born April 27, 1923, in Harvey Township, Cavalier County, the daughter of Andrew and Effie (Smith) Murie. Della was the last surviving member of the Andrew Murie family. She attended rural grade school and graduated from Langdon High School in 1942. She worked at the Langdon Extension Agent Office and spent a year in Portland, Oregon, returning to Langdon in 1944.

Della and Floyd Crockett were married August 2, 1944. They lived and farmed north of Langdon and in 1953, built their home on 12th Avenue in Langdon. Della was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed bowling, curling, playing bridge, and attending all the sports her children and grandchildren were involved in. Floyd passed away February 10, 2007.

Della is survived by her children: Dennis (Sandy) of Langdon, Rick (Carolyn) of Langdon, Lawrence (Susan Fay) of Langdon, Edie (Dave) West of Boise, ID, Jeff (Catherine) of Salinas, CA, Robert (Carla) of Minot, and Tom (Barb) of Langdon; 22 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and special friend Betty Koehn. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Floyd, brother Bud (Ila) Murie, sister Myrtle (Arnold) Boomgarden, infant brother Orville Murie, and grandson Andrew Crockett.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Presbyterian Church in Langdon, ND. Burial will be at Lebanon Cemetery in Langdon.