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Mark Crump Obituary

Born April 14, 1958 and passed away July 10, 2015 due to complications of ALS disease. Mark was born in Lodi, then grew up and lived in Elk Grove. In his youth, he worked in the family business, Derr Lumber Co, for many years. As an adult, he worked side by side with Cindy, his wife of 33 years, at Sacramento Raceway, another family business. Mark was a standout athlete at Elk Grove High School, playing football, baseball, basketball and track. He also played baseball for many years in the MSBL and was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame as a catcher with the nickname "Iron Man". Mark enjoyed coaching his children and giving back his knowledge, time, talent and positivity to the Elk Grove Sports Community. Mark had an amazing and rare zest for life and his spirit will live on through all the people he touched. He was an exceptional ly well-loved person and his warmth was infectious. Mark is survived by his wife, Cindy; daughters, Allie and Tori; son, Michael; and brothers, Bob, Rick and Chet. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 24th at First Baptist Church of Elk Grove at 1:00 pm (8939 E Stockton Blvd). A short reception will follow and a Celebration of His Life will be held Saturday, July 25th.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jul. 19, 2015.

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September 14, 2015

Dear Crump and Smith family,
I just found out about the loss of your husband Cindy, I am so very sorry..... Prayers and condolences to you and your family
Carmen Nagy Manning

July 24, 2015

My best friend in high school. Mark and I spent everyday together in the 12th grade at Christian Brothers High School. One of us picked the other up and drove to Christian Brothers everyday. I was a pitcher & he was my catcher. I have many stories of us but the one I remember the most was a car accident we were in on the way to school on Highway 99. My car was jammed under the trailer of an 18 wheeler. My door jammed shut. I yelled to him to go get help but he wouldn't leave. He said no way bro I'm not leaving you & proceeded to get me outta my seatbelt and pull me out as the car was smoking. I remember the CHP officer telling us that that was one good friend you got there. God Bless you my dearest friend. You are a great man, loved by many and will always be in my heart. You were a big part of so many peoples lives. I will never forget you! ................ Brady A. Campbell, Jr.

Tracie Buchanan

July 23, 2015

I didn't know Mark real well - but every time our paths crossed - he ALWAYS had a smile on his face!
The same smile Mikey has!
May the love of your friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mitchi Rosales-Jang

July 20, 2015

We are deeply sorry for the loss of a great man! He was definitely a positive guy, especially as he coached my daughter Kyla in baseball. Prayers to the Crump family as they go through this time.

The Cioli Family Mike, Katie, Brandon, Alicia, Michelle

July 20, 2015

We will never forget you or all that you shared with us through The years with your passionate and kind friendship. We are all better people for having known you! Cindy, Allie, Tori, Mikey our Family grieves along with you and we pray you are comforted by the tremendous legacy that Mark has left through the lives of so many people that he touched. May we always remember that big beautiful smile that was Constant on his face especially when he was with all of you!

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