Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 10/Jan/2024
71.223.162.184
Shirley Craig Enkler - It is with heavy hearts that we
announce the passing of a wonderful woman, Shirley Craig
Enkler. Shirley passed away on her 99th birthday, Friday,
January 5, 2024. She was still thriving in her home in
Milton, with the help of her partner and companion, Dr. Leon
Krakower. Shirley was born to Leslie and Nora Craig on
January 5, 1925, in Newburgh. She was a member of West Point
Officers Club, Moose Lodge #92 in Hyde Park and the Leisure
Time Dancers at the Elks Lodge in Poughkeepsie. Shirley
loved her career as a medical secretary. After a stint
working for the Navy, she was employed at the Hudson River
State Hospital. Her stories kept her family in giggles for
hours. Following the facilities closure, she joined the
staff at the office of Dr. Leon Krakower in Poughkeepsie.
She managed his office, on and off, for many years. She was
88 when she decided to retire.
She is survived by her
children: Donald L.Cosman (Marybeth), Michele Brown (Bill),
Grandchildren: David Dawes (Kimberly), Kristina Brown, Ryan
Brown, Donny Cosman and Great-Grandchildren: Logan and Lily
Dawes. Along with her sister Virginia Noll and several
nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her soul mate
and husband, Lt. Colonel Vincent Enkler, USAF, retired. Her
brother, James Craig, and sisters, Betty Craig and Madeline
Libolt. Shirley lived in love stories and her final love
story was with Dr. Leon Krakower. Shirley will always be
remembered by her family for her quick wit, beautiful smile,
and contagious laughter. Shirley danced until her heels fell
off - well into her 90's. Her compassion towards animals was
unrivaled. She always had a dog by her side, and she spent a
lot of time at the Newburgh Animal Shelter. She is already
missed.
Calling
hours are Thursday, January 11th. Services will be held
10am-12pm, with her burial to follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Shirley Craig Enkler - It is with heavy hearts that we
announce the passing of a wonderful woman, Shirley Craig
Enkler. Shirley passed away on her 99th birthday, Friday,
January 5, 2024. She was still thriving in her home in
Milton, with the help of her partner and companion, Dr. Leon
Krakower. Shirley was born to Leslie and Nora Craig on
January 5, 1925, in Newburgh. She was a member of West Point
Officers Club, Moose Lodge #92 in Hyde Park and the Leisure
Time Dancers at the Elks Lodge in Poughkeepsie. Shirley
loved her career as a medical secretary. After a stint
working for the Navy, she was employed at the Hudson River
State Hospital. Her stories kept her family in giggles for
hours. Following the facilities closure, she joined the
staff at the office of Dr. Leon Krakower in Poughkeepsie.
She managed his office, on and off, for many years. She was
88 when she decided to retire. 