The Superior Express -

Jean Crouse, 88, daughter of Clay Davenport and Lela (Hazen) Davenport, was born at home in Chester on April 12, 1935, along with twin sister Joan. Jean died Jan. 29, in Salina.

       Jean first attended rural school near Chester and later attended Chester Public School, graduating in 1952. After high school, Jean studied at Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma for one year. She then taught at a rural school for a year before she and Wilbert Crouse were united in marriage on Aug. 15, 1954, in Chester. Seven children were born to this union. Jean was a devoted wife and mother. She pu...