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CARL ANDERSON CRUM

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CRUM, CARL ANDERSON

Carl Anderson Crum, 91 years old left us on December 30, 2012 at Haven Hospice of Gainesville. Carl was born on November 17, 1921 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After his service during World War II, he was employed as an airline mechanic at Pan American World Air Airway Ferry (PAAF) in Miami, Florida. He is a honorable veteran (discharged from service in San Francisco in 1945) and loved his family, his country and his friends. After working at Pan American, he founded several construction companies and had a very successful contracting career in South Florida, including association with the FAA and completing renovations to airports in over four states that have resulted in making our airline travel safer for all passengers even today. After retiring in 1978 he built the home of his dreams with his son Kevin in Newberry, Florida, and resided there for 29 years until relocating to Emeritus Assisted Living Facility. He had numerous friends there which will dearly miss his companionship. After his wife's passing, he donated his time to Haven Hospice and cared for many patients in their time of need. One of his proudest moments was when he received his pilot's license and took his three children flying over Miami.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Florence Moni Crum, who was called to the Lord in 2001. He is survived by his sister, Verda Green (late Henry Green) of Coral Gables, Florida and his three children, Cathleen Ann Crum (Dennis Vince) of Alachua, Kevin Crum (Debra) of Gainesville and Ron Crum (Peggy) of Severn, Maryland. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Stephanie Crum (Charles Anderson) and Anthony Crum, and Stephanie's son, his great grandchild Alexander Anderson.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his honor to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606. The family will be receiving friends at MILAM FUNERAL HOME, 22405 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A private burial service will be reserved for family only.

Published by Gainesville Sun from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2013.
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Dad, I thought about you on this anniversary. I pray you l, Mom l, and Kevin are happily together again. We all miss you and love you. Debbi

Debra Crum

Family

January 11, 2024

Dad
Happy Father's Day! I Miss you. Thinking of all the Memories. They make me smile.
Big Hugs for You,
Love You
Cathy

Cathleen Crum

June 17, 2018

Happy Anniversary to You and Mother! It would be 72 years together. We Love you both and think of you everyday! You and Mother are together forever.
Love you
Cathy

Cathy Crum

June 3, 2018

Dad,
It's hard to believe that it has been 5 years since you left us. We still miss you and think of you often.
Love, Ron, Peggy and Anthony

Ron Crum

Son

December 30, 2017

Dad,
Happy Birthday (Nov. 17th). My thoughts were with you today. I love you, and miss you.
Cathy

Cathy Crum

November 18, 2017

Dad,
Happy Father's Day.
I wish you were here to celebrate your day. You are thought of daily, memories make me smile. You and Mother will never be forgotten. Love and Hugs to both of you.

Love You,
Cathy

Cathleen Crum

June 18, 2017

It's a new year 2017 now and we had lost Mom in 2001 and then you in 2014. We think of you 2 daily and try to carry on with your traditions in the best way we can, especially for the great grandchildren. We miss you very much, especially around the holidays. Know how dearly we love and honor you every day!

Debra Crum

January 2, 2017

It's hard to believe that you have been gone for 4 years. Your memories will always be with us.
Love,
Ron, Peggy and Anthony

Ron Crum

December 30, 2016

Another year has passed so quickly. Celebrated Christmas in your home that Ron and his family love so much. Miss you, and think of you and Mother so often.
Love you,
Cathy

Cathleen Crum

December 30, 2016

Happy Birthday Dad. Wish you were here to celebrate. Hugs to you, Love you! You are never forgotten.

Cathy

November 17, 2016

Dad,
Happy Father's Day. I miss you and Mother very much. Memories of you will stay with me forever. Big Hugs to you on Your Day!
I love you Dad.
Cathy

Cathleen

June 18, 2016

Dad,
Three years ago today since you left us. Think of you and Mother often, especially this time of year. Miss you both. Love you...
Cathy

Cathleen Crum

December 30, 2015

Dad,
You have been gone for three years. We miss you and think about you often.
Love,
Ron, Peggy and Anthony

Ron Crum

December 30, 2015

Dad - this week would have been your birthday! Thinking of you always and especially today as we are the November babies in the family!! Much love - we miss you and Mom immeasurably! Wish you were here to share in all your grandchildren and great grandchildren's happy lives! Love you both! - Debbi and Kevin

Debra Crum

November 18, 2015

Dad, wishing you a Happy Birthday. You are always in my thoughts. Hugs to you and Mother. Love you both... Cathy

Cathleen Crum

November 17, 2015

Dad,
Wishing you a Happy Fathers Day. I wish I could give you a big hug. I think of you, and Mom so often.. Both of you are always in my thoughts. I love you...
Your Daughter,
Cathy

Cathleen Crum

June 20, 2015

Dad, it has been two years since you left. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you at sometime. Miss you very much.
Love, Cathy

December 30, 2014

Dad, today is your day Happy Fathers Day. Miss you very much. I love you, Cathy

Cathleen Crum

June 15, 2014

Dad and Mom,
We visited you last night where we last spent time with you - we miss you both immeasurably but know that we are carrying on your traditions.
Rest in peace - we love you. Kevin Debbi Stephanie and Alexander

Debra Crum

December 31, 2013

Dad,
Today is the first anniversary of your death, and there isn't a day that goes by that you aren't in my thoughts. My memories with you are precious, and will never be forgotten. I miss you very much. I love you Dad...
Cathy

Cathleen Crum

December 30, 2013

Dad,
It has been a year since you have left us. We miss you.
Ron, Peggy and Anthony

December 30, 2013

Miss you Dad.. Happy Father's Day.. Love you..
Cathy

June 15, 2013

We miss you Dad

Debra Crum

January 27, 2013

Ron, Peggy & Anthony, So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Bill, Clare, Jacob, Jason & Jeffrey Richardson

Clare Richardson

January 3, 2013

Although I was unable to visit with the family on Wednesday evening, you have been in my thoughts as you deal with your loss. Nancy McIntosh, neighbor

January 3, 2013

Cathy & Family, I am so sorry to learn of your dad's death. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Debbie Sandoval

January 2, 2013

Our sincerest condolences are extended to all the family members suffering the loss of their dear loved one, Carl Crum. We only hope that the love shared by your beautiful family will lift your sorrow and soften your grief as you move forward and regain the joy of every day's gifts.
The Matayabas Family

Deborah Matayabas

January 2, 2013

One of my memories of Uncle Carl was when I was a little girl he came to visit us at Grandma Crum's house. When he stood in the kitchen and talked he could rest his elbow on top of the refrigerator. I thought he was the tallest person I had ever seen.

Carl went on make some of the tallest accomplishments thoughout his life that far surpassed his physical stature.

I will always have fond and proud memories of Uncle Carl.

Lynn Green

January 2, 2013

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