Gail S. Crew, 87; Resident Of the Palisades Since 1953

Gail S. Crew, a resident of Pacific Palisades for 54 years, died April 16 at St John’s Hospital in Santa Monica. She was 87. Born in Gary, Indiana, in 1920, Gail graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in political science and worked for a number of years as administrative secretary for Chancellor Franklin Murphy at UCLA. Gail is survived by Herbert A. Crew of Pacific Palisades, her husband of 43 years; her son Stephen Beckwith of Santa Rosa; and stepsons Herb Crew of Corvallis, Oregon; Dick Crew of Scottsdale, Arizona; Don Crew of Victoria, British Columbia; and John Crew of San Francisco. All five sons graduated from Palisades High between 1967 and 1975. In addition, Gail is survived by 11 grandchildren and was thrilled to be introduced to her first great-granddaughter at Easter. At Gail’s request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a favorite charity is suggested or, as Gail was always an avid reader, donations to one’s local library would be appreciated.