Crystal Anne Stark
It is with great sadness that the family of Crystal Anne Stark announce her passing on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025. Crystal grew up on a farm west of Moose Jaw, SK.
From an early age all Crystal wanted was to be a teacher. She had a love of reading and was a strong library supporter. After graduating from the University of Regina, she started her teaching profession at Gravelbourg Elementary and High School. It was while teaching in Gravelbourg she met and later married Dennis Stark of Mossbank, SK. They would have 25 years together and built a happy life on the farm. Crystal would end her teaching career at Mossbank Elementary. To Crystal her students were her kids.
Crystal had a great love for all animals, especially her dogs and many cats. Every night you would find her walking with them in the fields. Crystal would spend many hours in the greenhouse tending to her plants. She was always the first to help others and volunteer. She touched the hearts and lives of everyone that had the chance to meet and know her.
Crystal’s passing leaves many family and friends to mourn, including her parents, Murray and Judy Cochrane; brother, Douglas (Sarah) Cochrane; mother-in-law, Edna Stark; sisters-in-law: Sherry (Tom) Foord, Sandra (Rick) Voisin, and Dianne (Craig) Mahura; brother-in-law, Larry Stark; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Crystal was predeceased by her husband, Dennis Stark; father-in-law, Norman Stark; and niece, Christina Singbeil.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful staff at Providence Place in Moose Jaw, her speech therapist Jaimie Atkins, and Dr. Janessa King for the compassionate care and support Crystal received over the past year in her battle with West Nile. A special thank you is also extended to the staff at Regina General Hospital, Assiniboia Union Hospital, and Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw.
It was Crystal’s wish that there be no funeral service after her passing. A Celebration of Crystal’s Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Crystal and her family ask that donations be made in her memory to The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7 or to your local Humane Society. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Most sincere condolences to all Crystal’s family.
RIP Crystal ♡
Our condolences to the family and friends of Crystal.
From Phil and Sheila Kiel and family
I appreciated Crystal a great deal. I looked forward to running into her in the hallways of the Mossbank school when our boys attended. She was friendly, funny, and always in good spirits. I loved being in the S.C.C. alongside her. The love and care she gave our eldest son, in light of his autism, meant the world to his mom, Tina, and me. Mrs. Stark will always be his favourite teacher—she was everyone’s favourite teacher. Thank you for your courage and kindness, Crystal. You will be greatly missed, my friend.
Murrey,Judy and Douglas and families,I express my deepest sympathy to you all on Chrystal’s passing.
Beautiful Crystal! She is in my memory walking her dog through the streets of Gravelbourg, visiting her best friend Ellen and camping in the mossbank RV parking. Loved our random visits. Rest now Crystal.
Uncle Murray, Aunt Judy, Doug, Sarah.
I wish to forward my heart felt condolences to you all during this difficult time. As Crystal’s cousin, I have known her for as long as I can remember. She is a very special person and her memories will live with us all, forever.
Max
Deepest Sympathy to the families. Crystal was always pleasant and willing to lend a hand when needed.
Remember the good times and She will always be with you. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Jim and I send our deepest sympathy to the families. Crystal taught my boys and I spent many hours with her at the Mossbank Library. She will be missed by so many and I certainly miss our discussions about our dogs and the books we discussed. She was one of a kind.
Dear Murray & Judy. Our hearts go out to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending you all tight hugs.
We are so so, so sorry to hear of your loss. Crystal was such a friendly and outgoing woman. She always made you feel that you were an important person in her life. She was a gem!!
To: Crystal’s family, my sympathies to you, on the loss of Crystal & her husband. I went to Peacock with Crystal, Crystal was a pleasant person. Cherish the memories.
Sincerely, Brigitte Lalonde, Estevan
RIP Crystal, you were too young to go, you touched many lives in a positive way. You always had that beautiful smile. Brigitte
My sincere condolences to Crystal’s family and loved ones on the tragic passing of Crystal. I went to high school with Crystal and she was a dear friend. She was a bridesmaid at my wedding. We sadly lost touch as life went on and we lived in different cities. Over the years I would remember her fondly and wish we had kept in touch. Life is too short. They say only the good die young and in this case it seems to be true. She was a lovely person and I am deeply saddened by her passing.
Judy Wark, Moose Jaw
We are so very sorry to hear of Crystal’s passing. We will always remember her friendliness and that beautiful smile. Our condolences to the entire family.
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
My heartfelt condolences to you Murray and Judy in the passing of your daughter crystal may the memories if her carry you at this time .