Mrs. Erika Fogg Crear

March 21, 1928 - November 3, 2020

Erika Fogg Crear (93) born March 21, 1928 died Tuesday November 3, 2020 at Fulton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Gloversville, NY. She was an anthropologist and archeologist educated at Barnard College, the University of The Punjab in Pakistan, and Columbia University where she received her Master’s and was a PhD Candidate. She spent several years in Pakistan in the 1950’s where she married and had two sons. When she moved back to the U.S. with her sons she taught anthropology and archeology at colleges in South Carolina and New York State. She also worked on anti-poverty program in NYS. In her early 40’s she moved to the Schroon Lake NY area, married Paul F Crear and had a daughter and son. She spent 35 years on their hobby farm with her beloved animals. She enjoyed civic activities and coordinated the popular Schroon Lake 4th of July parade for several years. Erika was predeceased by her husband Paul F Crear and her parents Wendell G Fogg and Viola Barber Fogg. She is survived by her sons Jonathon Ahmed and Matthew Ahmed, her daughter Erika Melanie C Beck (Paul), her son Paul W Crear, her step daughter Lynn C Valenti, her sister Evelyn F Nelson, her granddaughter Caroline V Beck, her grandson Jason A Beck, and her granddaughter Lydia M Sudlow. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Schroon Lake, NY in the summer of 2021. Burial will follow at the Severance, NY cemetery near Schroon Lake. Donations in her name may be made to The Archaeological Conservancy, 1717 Girard Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 266-1540. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brian Barnett, owner Ehle, and Barnett FFH, LLC 15 N. William St., Johnstown NY 12095. Online Condolences can be made at www.ehleandbarnett.com