Clara Jane Crose

November 26, 1946 - March 31, 2018

CROSE, Clara Jane – 71 Clara “Jane” Crose, 71, passed away on March 31st at the Essex Nursing Home in Lebanon, IN. She was born in Lafayette, IN to the late Clarence and Pearl Golden on November 26, 1946. Jane graduated from Klondike High School. She was married to Ron Crose for several years. She attended Lafayette Christian Assembly growing up. Jane worked as a nurse’s aide. She had a horse named, Star Fire when she was younger, and enjoyed music, bingo, reading, and movies. Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley were her favorites, and she played volleyball and softball with church members. She is survived by 3 sisters, Marilyn Golden (husband: David) Harmon of West Lafayette, Grace Golden (late husband: Gary) Boone of West Lafayette, Rosalie Golden (husband: Elvin) Weltzin of Williampsort. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ron Crose, one sister, Ruth Golden (late husband: Melvin) Nelson, and 2 brothers, Dale Golden, and John (wife surviving: Mary) Golden. She has 12 nieces and nephews (2 deceased), and several great nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at Simplicity Funeral Care with Pastor David Harmon officiating. Share memories and condolences at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com.