Dorothy Ann Crout

Date of Death: August 2, 2025

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Saturday 10/11

A Celebration of Life will be held in Tawas City, MI

Dorothy Ann Crout, 81 of Front Royal VA, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Winchester Medical Center.

Dorothy was born in 1944 in Flint, MI, the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Kopcinski. She was a high school graduate and was of the Catholic faith. Dorothy was resourceful and hard-working putting her heart into every job she had, from driving a school bus to cutting hair. Her greatest joy and pleasure was raising her 4 children to be strong and independant. Dorothy lived abroad in the Philippines and Greece and loved to travel. She enjoyed reading and nature and took particular delight in the cats and dogs in her life.

She is survived by her husband, Allen Edward Crout whom she married on November 11, 2011; children, Lisa Horan of Molino, FL, John Bakos of Greer, SC, Laurie Jakober of Darby, MT, Paul Bakos of Strasburg, VA; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and her sister, Rita Palmer.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by her first husband, Dennis Michael Bakos; sister, Margaret Lupina and her brother, Matthew Kopcinski.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Dorothy on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Tawas City, MI.

Below is Dorothy’s written testimony of faith in Jesus Christ:

To Walk in Faith

To walk in faith, is to walk as though the Lord is at your side (which he is).

To feel a presence around you, that Satan would have trouble penetrating.

To walk in faith, is is to wear a smile, feel love for all mankind, even my enemies.

Sometimes my feet don’t even feel like they touch the ground when I walk.

When I’m walking with Jesus and proceed without fear, no matter what the situation, and no harm comes to me.

When I put all my faith in Him, I don’t make mistakes, because it’s the Lord thats doing, and He is perfect and can’t make mistakes.

Sometimes the Lord’s time seem so slow, but the quality of his work is out of this world.

I Love You Jesus

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Dorothy McDowney

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Saturday 10/11

A Celebration of Life will be held in Tawas City, MI

Dorothy Ann Crout, 81 of Front Royal VA, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Winchester Medical Center. Dorothy was born in 1944 in Flint, MI, the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Kopcinski. She was a high school graduate and was of the Catholic faith. Dorothy was resourceful and hard-working putting herContinue Reading

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Dorothy was the best. Articulate and thoughtful, unafraid to follow her own path. I remember how she rocked te family's world when she married Denny and was sent overseas as a diplomat's wife. She finished up married to "Her Curmudgeon" who she loved dearly. Stolat !

My Deepest condolences to Al, Paul and Family. Wishing you peace and comfort! Dorothy was a good friend, she will be missed! Dottie McDowney

So sorry to the family for the loss of their mom. I remember when Dorothy was young playing her accordion. She was good. She also sang a solo in High school for Christmas. It was Oh Holy Night. So beautiful. She also had a Samoyed show dog that she showed at the dog shows. She always found something to enjoy in Life. She loved camping in Tawas City Park in the summer. We parked right on the beach and listened to the waves all night long. Her sister, Rita Palmer

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