Crystal Irene Larimer passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, surrounded by family at the Arbors at Dunsford Court in Sullivan, MO at the age of 97 years.

She was born on July 9, 1926 in Sac County, Iowa in the home of her parents, Jay Waskom and Mabel (Hines) Waskom, who were respected farmers. Crystal was the youngest of her sisters, Mildred, Evelyn and Lucile.

She was joined in marriage on September 24, 1948 to Don Larimer. The couple had three children, Alan, Bruce and Diane. Her husband was in construction and the family lived in many interesting places throughout his career.

Crystal graduated from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake Iowa, becoming a teacher. After marriage, she was an excellent wife, homemaker and mother. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. She was an award winning quilter, skilled seamstress and artist with a quick wit and delightful sense of humor.  She and Don enjoyed camping and traveling.

She was a faithful member of Bellefontaine United Methodist Church in St. Louis, where she enjoyed volunteering for many years and had many friends.

Crystal is survived by son, Alan Larimer (Tess) of Columbia; son, Bruce Larimer of Florissant; and daughter, Diane (Larimer) Hawkey of Florissant; five grandchildren: Dennis Larimer (Bryana), Michael Larimer, Sarah Hawkey, David Hawkey, and Emily Pupillo; three great-grandchildren: Gabriel Shelton, Elizabeth Hawkey and Logan Larimer; sister-in-law, Sharon (Larimer) Greene; and many other beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Don Larimer; her parents, Jay and Mabel Waskom; her three sisters: Mildred Rogers (Dean), Evelyn Grau (Harald), and Lucile Schnirring (Glen), and her daughter-in-law, Cathy (Nicklaus) Larimer, wife of son Bruce.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.