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Winston Crabb Obituary

Dr. Winston Crabb



Dr. Winston Crabb, age 74, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 30, 2017 in Rio Rancho, NM.

Winston was born on May 15, 1943 in Waukgan, Illinois to Wilfred and Leona Crabb. He lived in Billings, Montana and graduated from Billings High School. Winston attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois for two years and then Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois; graduating in 1967 with his medical degree. He and Millie Crabb were married in 1965 and shared 53 years together. Winston was preceded in death by both of his parents and a sister, Beverly Bain, of Bozeman, MT.

He is survived by his wife, Millie, of Rio Rancho, NM and three children. They are; a son Wesley and Jenna, of Albuquerque, NM; and daughter Laura Crabb of Lincoln, NE and son, Willliam and Cori of Lincoln, NE. Winston had three grandsons; Lucca Crabb of Sioux Falls, SD; David Crabb of Lincoln, NE and Ian Crabb of Lincoln, NE. Two step grandchildren, Debbie and Kenny Cooperrider live in Sioux Falls, SD. After medical school, Winston spent two years in the Navy at NAS Lemoore in California during the Viet Nam War. They moved to Kansas City, KA for a three year medical residency in OB/GYN. Winston and Millie and children lived in Lincoln, NE for 40 years raising their family and practicing medicine until his retirement. The couple moved to warmer Rio Rancho, New Mexico in 2014. Winston's last act of charity was a donation of blood for the hurricane victims.

In lieu of flowers, please donate a unit of blood or make a donation to your local blood bank.

The family would like to thank all for their wonderful support and sympathy at this time.

Services are planned for 2p.m. Friday, October 20, 2017 at Daniels Family Funeral Services Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd, SE in Rio Rancho, NM. Following the service a reception will be in the funeral home.

To view information or leave a condolence, please visit

www.danielsfuneral.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to:

Southern Chapel

2400 Southern Blvd

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Published by Albuquerque Journal from Oct. 5 to Oct. 15, 2017.
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It is hard to believe that Winston died six years ago. Time goes fast, just like the 62 years since I met Winston freshman year of college. The obituary is a good reminder that he grew up in Billings Montana. I now live in retirement in Montana and frequently visit cousins there. He was a smart and caring person and I am sure he was an outstanding physician.

Wynn Kearney

October 12, 2023

Winston was my classmate and friend through college and med school. His smile, his confidence, his sense of humor are memories that live on in those fortunate to have known him. RIP, my friend.
Ken Wayne

Kenneth Wayne, MD

September 29, 2023

Dear Millie, I just found out about Winston's passing. I am so sorry for your loss, I know you meant the world to him. He taught me so much about womens health, I can never repay him. I thoroughly enjoyed picking his brain. He was brilliant and caring, I will never be able to think of work without him.

Cathy Pallas

Coworker

November 22, 2017

Winston and I went to school together in Billings, Montana, and collected stamps together--buying, selling and trading. Sorry to hear of his passing. I wish I had known he was living now in my vicinity.

Garland Kofford

October 29, 2017

My deepest sympathies to you Millie, and your family. I knew Dr. Crabb for over 20 years. He saved my life and hundreds of other women's lives throughout Nebraska. I will always remember him as a brilliant and courageous man who made a real difference in people's lives.

Chris Funk

October 22, 2017

First, and foremost condolences to Millie and the rest of Winstons family. I had the honor, and pleasure, to work closely with Dr. Crabb for over six years. As a champion of womens reproductive rights, Dr. Crabb, and his family, faced challenges few can understand, but many greatly appreciate. He was unswerving in his dedication and skilled in his expertise of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Courageous, kind and gentle as a person he will be missed.

John Keller

Friend

October 20, 2017

Winston was a very dear classmate in our six years together during the pioneering inauguration of the Integrated Program of Medical Education at Northwestern University. I extend condolences to Winston's family and will continue to treasure the privilege of having been his friend in our teens and onward.

Ira Weiss MD

October 19, 2017

Winston was kind, gentle, humble with a friendly smile. He was the first person I knew who had a perfect 800 on his SAT. He decided on his medical specialty very early in Medical school. I admired him and am saddened to hear of his passing.

wynn kearney

October 19, 2017

I was saddened to hear of Winston's passing. I spent a lot of time with him when we were in pre-med together.Talking. Playing chess. He would always beat me.He was a good friend. I liked him and admired him greatly.

Alan Van Atta

October 17, 2017

Deepest condolences. I admired and respected Winston through our time together in college and medical school.

Kenneth Wayne

October 16, 2017

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