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Leila Susan Cimmiyotti Crapper

4 Mar 1915 – 22 Dec 2005

Birth4 Mar 1915
Death22 Dec 2005
CemeteryIdlewilde Cemetery
Hood River , Hood River County , Oregon , USA
Added byJeffrey Bryant on 20 Dec 2016
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24 December 2005 Hood River News Leila Crapper Hood River lost one of its leading ladies this week when Leila Crapper, 90, died at home on Thursday. Crapper left behind a long and distinguished record of community service. One of her most notable achievements was election to the role of president for the state American Legion Auxiliary. She also headed the local branch of that organization off and on for decades. The longtime resident was well known for her love of country. She married the late Harvey Crapper, a World War II veteran, in 1937 and they took every available opportunity to promote patriotism. Each year, the Crappers helped organize Hood River's Veterans Day and Memorial Day events. "When the war was over I felt like I was a very fortunate wife to have my husband home and it was my duty to do something to help veterans and their families," said Leila during an interview in early 2004. She loved to tell the story of first meeting her husband of 67 years when they were infants. Their families were living in Lyle, Wash., at the time of their introduction. "I knew from the time that she was five months old that I was going to marry her," Harvey, a career veteran's service officer, would joke. "But he didn't ask me for another 22 years," Leila retorted. In May of 2004, just months before Harvey's death at the age of 91, the couple repaired and ironed the wrinkles out of 875 flags. They wanted the flags in good condition for posting on the graves of soldiers and sailors throughout the valley on Memorial Day. While serving as head of the state auxiliary, Leila even went to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to lobby for upgrades in military pay scales and better veterans' pension benefits. She continued in her service to Legion Post 22 work even after Harvey's death on Aug. 18, 2004. In November, Leila passed out Blue Star Banners to military mothers at the Veterans Day remembrance. She wanted the banners hung in the windows of local homes to make citizens aware of the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families. But Crapper's community service was not just confined to Legion activities. She was once named as Volunteer of the Year by the national office of the Special Olympics. And earned the title of a Woman of Distinction from Hood River's Soroptomist Club. She was a charter member of Hood River Women for Agriculture and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church Altar Society. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. "Leila can be out in front leading the troops or she can stay in the kitchen and bake the beans. She looks for what needs to be done and does it. She's an inspiration," said Jean Harmon after nominating Crapper for a Soroptomist Award. Prior to her retirement, Crapper owned Le Harve's beauty salon. She and Harvey had one daughter, Gerry, who resides in Guymon, Okla. Anderson's Tribute Center has arranged a service for Leila Crapper at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1501 Belmont Avenue. 31 December 2005 Hood River News Leila Crapper Longtime Hood River resident Leila Crapper passed away at her home, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005. She was 90 years of age. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Dec. 27, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Mausoleum Entombment at Idlewild Cemetery. Leila was born March 4, 1915, in Clem, Ore., to Leonard and Ora (Crum) Cimmiyotti. Leila moved with her family at a young age to Lyle, Wash. She was raised and educated in Lyle, graduating from White Salmon High School. On April 17, 1937, she married Harvey Crapper in Vancouver, Wash. For a short time during the war Leila lived outside the Hood River Valley. Once the war was over and Harvey returned home they moved back to Hood River, where they have lived ever since. Leila worked for Diamond Fruit Company in the payroll department. She then owned Le Harv's Beauty Bars. At one time she had a salon in White Salmon, The Dalles and two locations in Hood River. Mrs. Crapper was very active in her community service. She was well known for her work with the American Legion Auxiliary. She and her husband spent much of their time making Veterans Day and Memorial Day events special for their community. One of her most notable achievements was election to the role of president for the state American Legion Auxiliary. Leila was a big part of leading the local Hood River branch for many years. She continued her work with the local Legion Post 22 even after the loss of her husband, Harvey, in 2004. Her community work was not limited to just the Legion. She was once named as Volunteer of the Year by the national office of the Special Olympics. She also earned the title of Woman of Distinction from Hood River's Soroptomist Club. Leila was a charter member of Hood River Women for Agriculture and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church Altar Society. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. Leila was never "just a member"; when she saw something she believed in, she put her whole heart into her efforts. Mrs. Crapper is survived by her daughter, Gerry Moore, of Guymon, Okla., and sisters Maryal Schultz of Goldendale, Wash., and Vesta Leis of Dallesport, Wash. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey, in August of 2004, and brothers Vern, Eugene, Robert and Merle Cimmiyotti. Memorial contributions in Leila's name may be made to the Special Olympics, c/o Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont, Hood River, OR 97031

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