Larae Woodfield Crippen

Larae, Chuck, and Buddy

Twenty years ago, I married the love of my life, Charles Crippen, a Roy High graduate. We dated many years earlier. He looked me up after he divorced his 1st wife in 1988. After a few years of marriage, we were sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple. At the time we married, Chuck was living in the Chicago metro area. What a change moving from little, old North Ogden; helping to raise four step-children.

Chuck worked for the Dep’t. of Defense (DoD) as a Program and Management Analyst. In early 1994, we moved to Northern Virginia; first to Lakeridge, then to Woodbridge, and then to Fredericksburg. We toured a lot of the Washington DC area while living there. Virginia is beautiful in the spring and fall; but, miserable in the summer. We do not miss the humidity! We made wonderful friends while we lived in Illinois and Virginia; and, have many experiences we will never forget.

We drove to North Ogden every summer, and twice at Christmas, to help out with my ailing parents. Our parents are now deceased, and missed so much. While living in Virginia, Chuck and I experienced 6 deaths (out west) in a 2 year period; it was time to retire and come home. Chuck retired after 35½ years with the DoD. At the time, he was in charge of policy, procedures, and assessment tools for Internal Controls, Management Integrity, and Performance Assessment for the Defense Contract Management Agency.

We then moved ourselves back "home" to North Ogden, Utah, where I was born and raised. Chuck was born and raised in the Ogden/Roy area. It is wonderful to be back near family and friends. We have been here 3 years now, and bought a beautiful home up against Ben Lomond Mountain, in North Ogden. The sunsets are out of this world – so is the snow! We have great neighbors, friends, and church members here.

My health has prevented motherhood; but, I am blessed with 4 wonderful step-children I helped to raise. Michael, 31, is married to Melissa McBride of nearby Syracuse; they met in Fredericksburg while we and her parents lived there. He is studying to be a dentist, and lives with Melissa’s parents in Syracuse. Steven, 29, married Ranae Redford while they were living in the Chicago area. They have 2 wonderful boys, Kyler (2½), and Trey (6 months). Steven has a 9 year-old son, Laine, from a previous relationship in the Chicago area. Steven sells cars at Ken Garff’s Ogden Honda and resides in Ogden. Matthew, 28, lives and works in the Chicago area. His parent’s divorce soured Matthew on the idea of marriage. Matthew also plays bass guitar and sings backup in a rock band, which plays at several paying gigs. Amy, 24, lives the Chicago area; and, is studying to be a dental hygienist. She is divorced and is a great mother for her 7 year old son, Dyllin.



I have the most wonderful husband, who is my soul mate for all time and eternity. He stands by my side each and every day. He works so hard in our home as father, grandfather, and my husband. We get along so well, and love each other so very much. He has been a gift from God for me. It took me 20 years to find the perfect man, for me, my life-long sweetheart; boy, he was worth the wait.

I been active in Church as a Food Specialist, Relief Society Teacher, and Primary Teacher; and, have loved every minute of it. I have been both a Tupperware Consultant and Avon Consultant for 21 years; and, recently added Scentsy Wickless Candle Products to my repertoire. I enjoy each business so much. I also enjoy cooking & baking, sharing goodies with family & friends, and knitting & crocheting; and, love being a "mother" to my three Poodles. Chuck started a new career as a real estate agent; and, is associated with the Franklin Group – North West. Chuck (a Utah convert) is active at Church as 1st Advisor to, what he calls: "The Grumpy Old Men’s Club" (the High Priest Group). While living in Virginia, Chuck acted the lead role in a Ward play based on Michael McLean’s "The Forgotten Carols"; and, sang two seasons (1st as a Baritone, then as a 2nd Tenor) with the Mormon Choir of Washington D.C. Chuck sang with the choir in the Washington D.C. Temple, when Gordon Hinckley honored the Temple workers for the Temple’s 30-year anniversary. Chuck misses the choir very much; and, sings in whatever choir he can that performs "good" and challenging music back here. Last year, he sang lead for the Barber Shop Quartet in our Stake play, "The Music Man." In addition to music, Chuck loves real estate, old architecture, old cars, geology & geography, astronomy (not astrology), art; and, especially, his service at church and the Lord. He was recently infected by the genealogy bug. Oh yea, he tells me often that he loves me the most!
Give me a call, or send an e-mail.
LaRae Woodfield Crippen
801-866-3014
LaRae-Crippen@comcast.net –or– LaRae@yourtupperwarestore.com