Delbert "Keith" McCrum Jr.

Delbert "Keith" McCrum Jr. obituary, WESTFIELD, ME

Delbert "Keith" McCrum Jr.

Delbert McCrum Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2011.
WESTFIELD - Delbert "Keith" McCrum Jr. passed away Monday, April 18, 2011, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Vicki (Townsend) McCrum. They were married in June 1965 and were blessed with four children: Pauline and her husband, Mark Higgins, of Bangor, Barbara and her husband, David Bartlett, of Presque Isle, Gregory and his wife, Hillary, of Westfield and Troy and his wife, Nichole, of Washburn. Many wonderful family memories have been made throughout the years. Keith was happiest working on the farm, and spent his final day walking the earth doing what he loved. Weekends would find him roaming the woods on a snowsled or four-wheeler. Affectionately known as Papa, Keith's legacy lies within each of his 12 grandchildren: Ashley, Hallie, Emma, Rachel, Gabby, Mackenzie, Nick, Madison, Grace, Lila, Elizabeth and Samuel, who each hold irreplaceable memories of him. Whenever the wind blows its arms around them or a snowflake kisses their cheek, they will be blessed to know that he is with them. His stories and antics will continue to be the source of many laughs whenever family gathers. In addition to his immediate family, Keith predeceased his parents, Delbert and Wilda McCrum; siblings and their spouses, Debbie and Stephen Taylor, Rodney and Wendy McCrum, Ruth and Phil Parks, and Jennette and Randy Hitchcock; several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the Life Flight team and the staff at The Aroostook Medical Center and Eastern Maine Medical Center. Calling hours will be held 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at Duncan Funeral Home, 8 Main St., Mars Hill. In keeping with Keith's wishes, a private family funeral has been scheduled for a later date. Donations in Keith's memory are requested in lieu of flowers to American Red Cross, 73 Hammond St., Suite 1, Bangor, ME 04401 or Cornerstone Christian Academy, 112 Caribou Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Please remember to donate blood and update your organ donor card. Online condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.

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April 18, 2021

Barbie Townsend Raudenbush posted to the memorial.

April 14, 2020

Don Raudenbush posted to the memorial.

May 2, 2011

Wanda Jewell posted to the memorial.

Barbie Townsend Raudenbush

April 18, 2021

Don and I have warm memories of that great big personality known as Keith McCrum! God made only one of you and you are missed! We always enjoyed your drop-in visits at the camp.

Don Raudenbush

April 14, 2020

Barb and I miss you Keith. We always enjoyed having you drop in at Camp.

Wanda Jewell

May 2, 2011

Vicki & family, Dellie & Wilda,
Sorry for your loss. Keith will be missed, he was such a people person that knew you wherever you were. Keeping you in our prayers.
Dana & Wanda Jewell

Lynn, Khyver, Keeghan and Khasen

April 25, 2011

McCrum Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very hard and difficult time. We know all too well how hard it is to lose someone at such a young age and who meant so much to all of you.

April 24, 2011

To the McCrum family,
We send our sincere condolences to all of you. You are a strong family and you will bring comfort to each other. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tim and Carole Olore (Presque Isle)

Andy and Karen LeBlanc

April 23, 2011

McCrum family,
Our sincere condolences go out to you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

April 22, 2011

Dear Vicki and Family,
I know what you are going through and pray that you will serve as a comfort to each other throughout this hard time. I remember Keith and all of the time spent with your family up in Maine fondly.

Much love to all of you....

Sarah (McCrum) and Masanori Ono

April 22, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss, thinking of you all.

Rodney & Sue Fulton

April 22, 2011

To Vicky and family, We are so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Keep your memories close as they will bring you all much comfort now as in the future. We will miss seeing our neighbor and friend out a about and seeing his ready smile and laugh. God Bless, our thoughts and prayer are with you.

Dixie Grass

April 22, 2011

Vicki and Family - So sorry to hear of Keith's untimely passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I saw Keith for a brief time at Linda & Evan's while home last summer. He was the same jovial person he was throughout all our school years. May your loving memories of him help you through this difficult time. Dixie (Rideout) and Brian Grass

Manny Mahan

April 22, 2011

Vickie and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you.. i will miss meeting Keith out there on the trails and his daily trips by my house..May God give you all strenght for the days ahead.. God Bless You All... Manny Mahan and Lona Hotham

April 22, 2011

Very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. Tim & Judy Glidden

Lorraine Ruotolo (Grass)

April 22, 2011

Wilda and Dellie and family My sympathy goes out to you and your family.I remember Keith in our school years on the Fort Road. Prayers memories and faith will somehow get you through.

Lori (Mullen) Michaud

April 21, 2011

Vicki, Pauline, Barb, Greg and Troy and your families, so sorry to hear about the loss of Keith. May the memories you have help you through this difficult time.

April 21, 2011

Dear Vickie and family,please accept my condolences on your loss of Keith.You will be in my prayers.Joanne Grass Bundrick,Warner Robins,GA

Sherri Jordan

April 21, 2011

Dave, Barb and Family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time. May your memories comfort you.

April 21, 2011

Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories last forever.
Andy and Kristi Bray and family

Gerald and Priscilla Gallagher

April 21, 2011

Our sincere condolences to the whole McCrum family. He will certainly be missed.

Pat Mahoney

April 21, 2011

Our sincere condolences go to all of the McCrum family. We're so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Please know that we're holding all of you in our prayers. Pat and Dave

Henry, Trudy, & Tom Gorneault

April 21, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our sympathy for your loss.

Arnie & Susan Kinney

April 21, 2011

Vicki and Family,
Our sincerest condolences to each and evryone of you. We were saddened to hear of Keiths passing. May God confort you at this time.

Craig & Paula Fay

April 21, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Claudia Hitchings

April 21, 2011

Vickie and family, brother, sisters and Mom and Dad,
My deepest sympathy at this time. I have many happy memories growing up with Keith, from K-12 and many fun times at church activities, sunday school and Young peoples. He will always be remembered for his laughter and humor. He always was ready for a good time.
He will be missed but rest in the great memories he has left for each of you. Vickie, my prayers are with you as you deal with coming days. God will grant you the strength to get by. Remember you are never alone, God is always with you.
Claudia(Fletcher)Hitchings

April 21, 2011

Our sympathy and prayers to Vickie, children, and grandchildren. Keith, you were a great big personality with a zest for living! We will miss your presence when we come to Maine. Love, Barbie, Don, Adam, Andrew, Chad

Steve & Judy Sherman

April 21, 2011

Vicki and Family:
Please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of Keith. Cherish all the wonderful memories as they will keep him close to you always. May God Bless.

Lisa Flewelling-Haney

April 21, 2011

Dear Greg, Barb and Families
So sorry to hear about your dad. Please know you have been in our thoughts and prayers. Take care..
Love, Harold & Lisa

Becky Townsend Anderson

April 21, 2011

Vick and all the family,
Keith was a great father, grandfather and friend. He had a wonderful sense of humor and wit and was fun to be around. He will be so missed. Prayers to all of you.

Love,

Barbara, Stuart, Kaitlin and Alexandra

April 21, 2011

Vicki and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear the sad news of Keith's death. It was a joy to know him. You and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Tina Caston

April 21, 2011

You're in our thoughts and prayers. Keith will be missed!
Love, Chris & Tina Caston

April 21, 2011

Dear Vickie and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. May you all find God's peace in the difficult days ahead with fond memories of Keith. He was quite a guy!

Thoughts and Prayers with love,
Carmen Bishop Haggerty

Debbie McCarthy

April 21, 2011

Greg, so sorry to here of your loss. He was alwalys so good to me at Naturally Potatoes,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Love, Debbie McCarthy and Larry Campbell

Michele Green

April 21, 2011

Vicki and Family, was very sorry of hear of Keith's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Kathy Miller

April 21, 2011

Vicky and Family,
My Deepest Sympathy to you all. May God give you strength through the days ahead.
Kathy

Brent and Lisa Scovil

April 21, 2011

Vicky and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your lose.
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jennifer Hedrich

April 21, 2011

To all of you I offer my thoughts and prayers. I know that with your faith in God and having eachother to lean on that you will get through. May the memories that you all share be part of the healing.
Jenn(McCrum) Hedrich

Jayne Alley

April 21, 2011

Pauline and family - my heart goes out to you. So heartbreaking to lose your dad. xoxo

Darin Ingersoll

April 21, 2011

I was in total disbelief when Heather told me the news...to the entire family, so blessed to say you're a part of my life, my thoughts and prayers are with you all today, and always...Deepest condolences...

Darin Ingersoll

debbie sweetser

April 21, 2011

Jeannette & Randy,

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Hold your memories dear and God's times will heal your broken heart.

In our prayers,
John & Debbie Sweetser

Bill & Gloria Lento

April 20, 2011

Vicky & Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be praying for strength for you all at this time.

Brenda Mullen

April 20, 2011

Vicki and Family, was very sorry of hear of Keith's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Kirk Terrell & family

April 20, 2011

Vickie and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.He will be missed.

Gary & Mary Watson

April 20, 2011

Vicki and Family, Uncle Dellie and Aunt Wilda, Debbie, Rod, Ruth, and Jeanette and all your families,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. It is difficult to imagine a family gathering without Keith being there. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Love
Gary & Mary

April 20, 2011

Vicky and family:
So shocked to hear of Keiths passing. All my memories are from long ago, but are all good. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Old friend and cousin, Milt Higgins, Pinedale, Wyoming

April 20, 2011

Vicki and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you in our prayers. Cherish your memories.
Rick & Diana (Witham) O'Neal

April 20, 2011

Vicki, I know there are no words that bring comfort at this time but want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Molly and Rodney Lawrence

April 20, 2011

Dear Vickie, Uncle Dellie and Aunt Wilda,
We are so sorry to hear of Keith's death. His vibrant bubbly personality always brought a smile to everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.

Love, Molly and Rodney

Bob Tweedie

April 20, 2011

Joan and I send our love and sympathy to all the McCrum family. Keith was our friend, a hard worker and he dearly loved all his family.

Walter & Flossie O'Neal

April 20, 2011

McCrum family:
So Sorry to hear of your loss.

Debbie Rideout

April 20, 2011

Troy and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of a great man. I know that you have many memories and that your faith will see you through. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

April 20, 2011

Vicki and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. We are never prepared for this at such a young age. Keith was a great guy. Hold on to the memories. Our deepest sympathy to your entire family.

Jake & Gloria Clockedile

Maynard and Cherry Cowan

April 20, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss.

April 20, 2011

To the McCrum Family--My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Larry "The Lad" Nash

Sadie Billings

April 20, 2011

McCrum family, so sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories that you have made as a family remain with you throughout the coming years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you all.
Sadie & Albert Billings

April 20, 2011

McCrum Family--Much love & prayers to your family at this time difficult time. Paul, Diane, Damien & Isaiah DuMont

Becky Palmer

April 20, 2011

Dear Vicki and Family,
Our deepest sympathy ~ thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We were blessed to call Keith "our friend and brother in the Lord"...so thankful that "those who live in the Lord never see each other for the last time..."
"Jesus said to her, 'I AM the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live'" John 11:25
Our Love and Prayers,
Pastor Larry and Becky

Lona Brewer

April 20, 2011

Vicky my thoughts are with you .So sorry of your loss
Lona Brewer

April 20, 2011

So sad to hear that Keith had passed away! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lester & Sharon Bartley - Tallahassee, FL

The Deeves Family

April 20, 2011

To Vicky, Barb, and all the family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you over the miles. We'll remember Keith's work ethic, devotion to family, his sense of humor, and zest for life. He was one of a kind.

Doug and Bonnie Beaulieu

April 20, 2011

So sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

April 20, 2011

Vicky and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Always remember the good times and his laughter.
Clinton & Sandra Fulton

Sue Tompkins

April 20, 2011

Hillary, Greg and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. The loss of a loved one leaves such a void in our lives that only time and precious memories can help to fill. May your memories and the love and friendship of family and friends help to comfort you at this time
Thinking of you,
Sue

April 20, 2011

Vickie and family - our deepest sympathy to all of you; what a wonderful man Keith was. We enjoyed many hours on the slopes watching our kids ski. He will be missed. Love to all of you - the Steeves Family

Kathy and Dan Higgins

April 20, 2011

Vicki,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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