Dana Marie Kruse

March 17, 1938 - July 4, 2020

Dana Marie Kruse, of Escondido, Ca born March 17, 1938 has passed away at age 82. Dana was born in Yuma and preceded in death by her parents, as the only child of Clarence and Viola Crow. Dana contracted polio at age 10, which left her with many medical and physical issues as she got older, but she never let that stop her. Dana married the love of her life, Harry Kruse, who also preceded her in death. They met in college and he rode bulls while she was the rodeo secretary; then Harry was drafted into Vietnam. They moved a few times as a military family. She is survived by her 2 children, Harry Jr aka Dub (daughter-in-law Michelle) and Kirsten as well as a granddaughter McKenzie. Dana was the neighborhood mom, knew how to throw a party and boy could she cook. She was very involed with all the activites of both kids; including baseball, running the snack bar, leader for girl scouts, Den Leader for Cub Scouts, and swim meets in addition to being very involved in the Naval Officers Wives Club and the Get Drunk for Lunch Bunch. She loved being an Oma! She loved to shop, and fine dinning , but most of all she loved Coca-cola, Petersons glazed raised donuts and Wendys chili. Dana was creative, funny and a fantastic role model. She will be missed by anyone and everyone she came into contact with throughout her lifetime. “Always match your shoes to your outfit!” Dana hated funerals and didn’t want one; so instead we will be having a birthday party for her in 2021, hopefully by then Covid is less restrictive and we can laugh and share Dana stories. She was one of a kind for sure!! St, Paddy’s Day 1938-4th of July 2020.