I feel so fortunate to have had Emily as a friend and to have witnessed her empathy, curiosity, and infectious enthusiasm. We connected instantly freshman year of high school, and I immediately felt comfortable around her. She was the kind of friend who always remembered the little things, no matter how small or insignificant. I'm so grateful that we were able to reconnect when we were both living in NYC. She invited me to an art show she had extra tickets for, planned brunches, and we went on several of her favorite walks around Central Park reservoir. Catching up with her always felt like no time had passed. I will always remember her contagious laugh and her ability to effortlessly switch from offering thoughtful advice to finding humor in everyday moments. I will miss her dearly but feel incredibly lucky to have had a friend like her.
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Emily was one of the first friends I made when I went to BYU. She was the smartest, most down to earth person I knew and I loved spending time with her. I remember being so nervous moving across the country and knowing nobody and was so grateful we met and she befriended me. I have so many fond memories with her at college, skiing, Â at her hometown in California, Vegas, and NYC. I experienced the same thing spending time with her when I moved to NYC, just like BYU all those years ago - I was nervous moving to another new place where I knew no one and there she was. she was so welcoming, capable, and someone I wanted to be like. Hearing this news is devastating. You deserve nothing but peace and happiness. I know you are in a better place and I hope nothing but the best for your family and friends.Â
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I was devastated to hear the news last night. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Emily was a part of my childhood with all the time I spent at the Crowder house. One memory that keeps coming to mind is the time she helped Eliza and I fix an American girl dolls’s hair that we had decided to give pretty horrible “hair cuts” to (she saved us from the trouble we were in…). She was so kind, generous, and I remember thinking how cool and funny she was growing up. She will be so missed ❤️Â
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I am so sorry to hear about Emily's passing. I was able to spend time with Emily when she first was looking at colleges. At the time she was interested in medicine like I was and was able to come with me to some of my anatomy and physiology classes. I tried to help her have a good time by taking her to a puppy store and all the best places to eat in Provo (Guru's, Cafe Rio, Zupas, Jdawgs). I think the puppy store must have been the clincher and I was delighted she chose BYU. Somehow we had some joke about baby animal calendars (I wish I could remember more!) because I remember she sent one as a thank-you for hosting her.Â
Years later when she was living in New York I saw that she was friends with my cousin and was doing a lot of fun "New York stuff" with her and others. Emily was beautiful inside and out and I want to offer my sincerest condolences to your family at this very difficult time.Â
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I looked up to Emily in every way in college and professional life. She was so intelligent in everything she did. She never shied away from her intelligence and inspired me to do the same. She was so much FUN as well. Always laughing and SO witty. Â Also the most well-rounded person - smart, athletic, artistic, and had great emotional intelligence. She was an active listener and gave great advice. My thoughts and prayers are with her family đź©·đź©·đź©·
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Emily and I were study abroad roommates in Morocco and Paris. She being the innately more fashionable one between the two of us, we experienced the months of adventure together.Â
Emily was passionate, intelligent, beautiful, and kind. She was a determined soul and made me want to try harder in every aspect of my life (school, fitness, fashion, relationships).Â
My heart hurts knowing someone so strong was taken so young. Praying for all those who are mourning for the loss of someone who will leave an irreplaceable void in the world.Â
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Emily was such a kind person and had a wonderfully positive personality. She comes from a wonderful family. My heart goes out to them and all who knew her. She touched a lot of lives and the world is a better place because of her radiant light to others.Â
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For as long as I can remember Emily called me “Marky”. If you call me Marky, it’s a tell-tale sign of someone who’s been in my life for a long time and is a nickname reserved for only a select few. Emily is absolutely one of those people and is someone who would always put a smile on my face and make me happy. I’m so grateful to know Emily and can’t wait to be reunited with her again ❤️
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Emily I’m heartbroken over your loss. I wish I knew of your pain so I could’ve reached out and helped you to the best of my ability. You were such a fun roommate and friend and I have such good memories of our trips, talks, and evenings going out to have fun. Your sensitive and empathetic soul took on more than it needed and you never had to face it on all on your own. Your independent and hard working spirit might have thought otherwise, but everyone would’ve carried your burdens with you better if they knew the weight you carried. I’m grateful for the memories we shared and I hope you finally found peace. I love you
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Emily was always someone I wanted to emulate. She was hilarious, kind, and generous, and I always knew she genuinely cared about me when we had a conversation. One of my favorite childhood memories was when Emily took Eliza and me to Sugar Shack and let us pick out any candy we wanted, then drove us home in her car blasting "Cosmic Love" by Florence and the Machines with all the windows down. I thought Emily had to be the coolest person in the world and I probably listened to that song 100 times throughout the next year thinking about how much I wanted to be like her. Emily also used to give me her hand-me-downs and I would wear them into the ground because I thought she had the best style. Emily was also SO witty. She could make me laugh so hard with her clever, dry sense of humor and I remember when my husband Matt met her for the first time at a family party he said, "She has to be one of the funniest people I've ever met." Emily will always hold a special place in my heart and I feel privileged to have known her.
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I met Emily for the first time when attending a concert with Sam years ago. After seamlessly maneuvering my dry, outrageous humor, I knew we were going to be good friends. Between the many late-night talks, karaoke, and impromptu study sessions, I came to know one of the warmest souls I have ever met. I remember several occasions I felt discouraged or frustrated and sat in my room endlessly ruminating…and then Emily would show up, talk me through my problem, and adamantly nudge me out the door to do something fun. Within a few moments of her arrival, I would be smiling and laughing, my worries a distant thought. She was special that way. I will miss her. A wonderful human, I am blessed to call her my friend and look forward to seeing her again.
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Emily called me when I was on my first date with my now-wife, Natalie. After I hung up, I realized it might seem strange that I was talking to another girl while on a first date, so I explained to Natalie that Emily was like a sister; it was different. Throughout high school and college, I always felt like I had Emily in my corner. Emily helped Sam and me get a room at The Isles across the courtyard from her room, she’d come to tennis matches, and she was always down for an impromptu dessert run. I smile thinking about the hours we logged at Heart and Seoul Karaoke and the laughs we shared watching Will Ferrell’s greatest hits on YouTube. I’m grateful to have had a friend who felt like a sister, and I look forward to hugging Emily again after this life.
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I am so grateful to have had Emily as a friend. Through out middle school, high school and college Emily was an unwavering, supportive friend. From walking the dish, driving around aimlessly after getting our licenses and walking the campus at BYU, I could always count on Emily. Mostly I will miss our talks, Emily was the best listener and had a gift to make you feel heard and seen. I will miss you Emily. 🤍
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Hearing about the passing of others back home always makes me pause to reflect but hearing of  Emily’s passing truly shattered a part of my heart. I grew up with Emily in primary and Young Women’s.Â
Emily was always quiet at first approach but her million dollar smile once the ice was broken was always so warm, welcoming, and fully genuine. When I bear my testimony on the childhood and teachings of the gospel I was brought up with, Emily is and always will be part of the image I see as part of my core and foundational memories that make me who I am today.Â
To this day when I think of Emily, I have the fondest memories and feelings towards her. She was super sweet with a hidden sass and dry humor that I LOVED and ADORED in her. She was just a tiny little person in stature with the biggest and most authentic heart. Even my mom knew she was such a kind-hearted and sweet girl which is saying a lot as my mom is a tough person to please ESPECIALLY when we were in Youth together.  But, Emily always caused my mom to smile HUGE and it always ended with my mom suffocating little Emily with a BIG bear hug. She always graciously accepted those hugs and hugged her right back. To say my mom loved Emily for her humility and acceptance of others that are from different walks of life than her own  is an understatement.
I’m a couple years older than Emily but her testimony as a beehive truly made me more grateful and much more appreciative of what I have in life. I will never forget how brave little Emily was to bear her testimony for the first time at Girl’s Camp about her fears, her goals, and what it meant to her to gain a testimony and life that she can be proud of. She exuded humility, gratitude for her parents, grace, and soooo much LOVE towards the other young girls who wanted to gain their own testimonies through that experience as well.
I’m proud to have known Emily growing up and am sooo happy she met people who brought out that million dollar smile and warm heart of hers. She deserved alll of those amazing memories and more. Emily impacted my life for the better before she went on to do so many amazing things in life and for that I will always be so grateful to her family and for her. Just like old days Emily… save me a seat please!
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Dear Crowder Family ,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I am broken hearted for you . My prayers are with you all . I pray you feel Jesus’s loving arms around you as you walk thru this difficult time of loss. My prayers will continue for your hearts knowing Emily is in the arms of our Heavenly Father Jesus Christ .
With love,
The Pimlott FamilyÂ
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