Jackie A. Crouch 1949-2026
By Atascadero News · Thu Mar 12 2026
Jackie Anne Crouch, 76, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She handled her diagnosis with grace and quiet strength while continuing to enjoy time with her loved ones until her very last day.
Jackie was born on March 14, 1949, at St. Joseph Hospital in Burbank, California, to Jack and Angela Grant. She was the second of six children and grew up surrounded by the love and liveliness of a big family. She graduated from San Bernardino High School in 1967 and soon began working as a teller at Bank of America in Monrovia.
In 1971, she married Tim Crouch, and together they built a life centered around family. Jackie was blessed with two sets of twins: Angela and Jason, and Jennifer and Sara. In 1979, the family relocated to Atascadero, where she transferred to the Bank of America branch there. Later, wanting to be home during the day with her younger set of twins, she worked nights at Bob’s Big Boy — a reflection of the sacrifices she gladly made for her children.
As her children grew older, Jackie worked at Beckman Industries before opening a daycare in her home so she could care for her first grandchild, Austin, while continuing to provide for her family. She truly loved the children she cared for and remained in touch with several who held a special place in her heart. Jackie was an extremely hard worker her entire life, always adapting and doing whatever was necessary to meet the needs of her family.
After she and Tim separated, Jackie moved to the small town of Pahrump, Nevada, where she quickly built a circle of dear friends. She loved anything involving music, especially spending evenings watching friends perform karaoke. She was a kind and giving friend, always ready to help others — even when she herself was struggling or had little to give. Her beautiful smile and unforgettable laugh could light up any room, and she never missed a chance to enjoy a good party.
Following her cancer diagnosis, Jackie moved back to California to live with her daughter Angela and son-in-law Scott, and be near her daughter Sara. She spent the last four months of her life surrounded by family, friends, and the love she so deeply deserved. Even with such a poor prognosis, she was HAPPY. She was able to enjoy much-needed quality time with her sister Lila, brother Jim, and her sister-in-law Marilyn when they would frequently travel to Templeton to be with her.
She is survived by her daughter, Angela Headington and husband Scott of Templeton, California; her son, Jason Crouch of Chandler, Arizona; and her daughter, Sara Crouch of Paso Robles, California. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Austin Block and his wife, Summer, of Atascadero; Savannah Lindsey of San Francisco; Jack Crouch of Paso Robles; Jacob McIntyre of Ventura; Scott McGlade of Atascadero; and Selah Crouch of Chandler, Arizona. She was also blessed with two great-grandchildren, Beckett and Lainey Block, who brought her immense joy.
Sadly, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Jennifer Crouch of Pahrump, Nevada, and by her ex-husband, Tim Crouch of Atascadero.
Jackie will be remembered for her strength, generosity, resilience, vibrant spirit, and deep devotion to her family and friends. Her legacy of love, laughter, and hard work will live on in all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.
We would like to thank Dr. Erin Chamberlain and her staff at UCLA Health, Central Coast Home Health and Hospice for their great care and compassion, especially Jackie’s Hospice Nurse Denise.
A celebration of Jackie’s life will be held Saturday, March 21, where family and friends will gather to share stories, music, laughter, and cherished memories in her honor.