Rick L. Crabtree
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident Rick L. Crabtree was held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment followed at the Fairmount Cemetery under the auspices of the Lamar Elks Lodge # 1319.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM and Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.
Rick was born March 20, 1958 at Monte Vista, Colorado to Don and Betty Jean (Channell) Crabtree and passed away on March 22, 2009 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 51.
He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Charlotte Jean, Marsha Williams and Tom Crabtree.
Rick is survived by his wife; Sandy Crabtree of the family home in Lamar, children; Tiffany and Jared Crabtree and grandson; Hunter Lee Crabtree all of Lamar. He is also survived by his siblings; Cindy Hager and Kelly (Harry) Freouf all of Lamar, father-in-law; William E. (Andie) McCurry of Grand Junction, Colorado and brother-in-law Matt (Marti) McCurry of Fruita, Colorado as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the The Division of Hematology at the University of Colorado Denver direct or in care of the funeral home office.
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Sorry for you loss of Rick Crabtree.We are long time wrestling fans and brought up our children to love wrestling as well.The Lord will see your family and friends threw this hard time.Mr Crabtree will always be with you in your heart mind and soul..When you talk to you grandchildren of him they will all see the love and kindness he had threw you.Your family will be in our prayers and Mind at this hard time in your lives. Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Racca |
SANDY,TIFF,JARED,HUNTER
I WAS VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER/HUSBAND/GRANDPA. HE IS UP IN HEVAN WHERE HE IS NOT IN PAIN AND NOT SUFFERING ANYMORE. I KNOW HOW IT IS TO LOSE A PARENT I LOST MY MOM JUST LAST YEAR AND I FEEL THAT AS TIME GOES BY IT HAS GOTTEN EASIER. JUST HOLD ON BECAUSE U STILL HAVE EACH OTHER.IF U NEED ANYTHING DONT HEITATE TO LET ME KNOW AND I WILL DO ALL THAT I CAN TO HELP. GOD BLESS YOU ALL MONICA BYNUM |
Sandi,Tiffany, Jared,
I was so sorry to hear about Rick. You all are such a close nit family and I know it will be hard but together you can do it. You should be so proud of yourselves for taking such good care of him, he loved you all so dearly and always cherish those good memories. My prayers are with you. Robin Becker |
Rick Crabtree Family: I am so sorry for your loss, and sorry for the pain and stress your family has been under these past few years. Rick's healthcare was sometimes complicated, but I never minded taking care of him because he was always so nice and never complained, even at his sickest. Take comfort in knowing he is in good hands now, and no longer in pain. I am saddened by his passing, as I feel I've lost a friend. Carrie Arambel |
For Rick Crabtree
Sandy: I'm so sorry for you loss. I remember the good care Rick gave my dad, Charles Bullard at the nursing home in Lamar, and I know he cared for other people too. He was a very kind and loving man. I did not know that he was ill, and I just read of his passing. He is well now, and with others who loves him.
Seva Bullard |
I am thinking of you all in this difficult time. Cherish your precious memories.
LaNette (DeLoach) Vocke |
| SANDY TIFFANY JARED I WAS SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER {HUSBAND} RICK IS UP IN HEAVEN NOW WITH THE ANGELS HE WILL ALWAYS BE LOOKING DOWN ON YOU,YOU HAVE EACH OTHER AND WILL BE STRONG TOGETHER,WHEN I LOST MY FATHER IT WAS HARD.SO I KNOW YOUR SORROW.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME FROM PEGGY HARMAN |
Rick Crabtree
Sandy, Tiff, Jared, and Hunter...
I'm so sorry for your loss...Rick was a great man. If you need anything, call me
Lori Coen |
| TO THE CRABTREE FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO OUT TO YOU ALL. RICK WAS LIKE A BROTHER TO ME, AND I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY. I AM ALWAYS HERE FOR ALL OF YOU AND WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ALL, SANDY, TIFFANY, JERAD, HUNTER, KELLY AND CINDY, YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MICHELE Hicks |
Sandy, Tiff, Jared & Hunter:
God saw him getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put his arms around him and whispered "come with me". With tearful eyes you watched him pass away. Although you loved him dearly, you could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke your hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best!!!
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
(For Rick Crabtree) Liz Bosquez and Family |
To the Crabtree Family,
Our deepest sympathy to your family at this time.
Kenny and Mikki Cartwright |
| For the Crabtree family..... We just want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you right now. May God bless you ....Bonnie and John Kemp |
Sandy, Tiffany, and Jared,
My heart sure goes out to you. You all have been thru a long ordeal. I hope that the good memories of your dad (husband) outweigh the last couple of years of worry. I enjoyed taking care of Rick. He was always pleasant. He was awesome when he built our deck a few years ago. You three as well as Hunter are in my heart! Teri Cook |
| Message for Rick Crabtree... Sandy and kids we are so sorry to hear about Rick. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. Troy and Jennifer Piper |
So sorry for your loss......we are thinking of you all...
Our prayers are with you.....
DeLoach's Water Conditioning, Inc.
LaRoyce, Darren, Jim, Bob, CJ, Tim and Brad Kincaid |
| Sandy, Jared, an Tiffany, I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. My heart goes out to all of you. Having just lost my mother, I know what you must be going thru. Take comfort in your memories of your precious time with him. With prayers and sympathy, Cheryl Owens |
Tiff and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May GOD watch over all of you in your time of need. Mindy McPherson |