Gerald-Crabtree-Obituary

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Gerald Frederick Crabtree

Wichita, Kansas

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September 12, 2013
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Wichita, Kansas

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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita Obituary

Gerald Frederick Crabtree, 70, Hawker Beechcraft experimental aircraft mechanic, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013. Rosary, 7 p.m., Monday, September 16; Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, both at Christ the King Catholic Church. Preceded in death by parents, Joe...

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Sorry to hear about Gerry, best wishes to all the family. Gerry went with me to Haiti in the late 1970s on the Beech T-34 armament test program. He and Don Deeter were the mechanics for the program and they loaded bombs,rockets and flares as well as doing normal mechanic's work. I flew both of them and 300 lbs. of tools to Haiti in an O-2 airplane. We had some real experiences down there. We met one of dictator young Duvaliere's ( Baby Doc) sons and took him for an airplane ride.

Jerry, Pat, Mike and I had a very good and interesting teenage coming of age. One reason that I am catholic is due to the Crabtree brothers, and Sunday work on their uncle's dairy farm. May you all know the peace and strength of God's love. Vin Cozad

I'm so sorry for your loss. Jerry will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Gloria and all the family, Our prayers are with you all!

Gloria I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace & comfort in knowing there is no more pain. He is at peace. Take one day at a time. God Bless. Margo

Sorry for your lost. May the family find comfort in God's word the Bible. 2 Timothey 3:16

I have many great memories of our teen years. Jerry was a great friend. My prayers go out to the family.

Gloria and family I am thinking of all of you. Jerry fought a long hard battle and now he is at peace with no more pain. The four of us made a lot of wonderful memories throughout the years and I will cherish all of them. May God give all of you peace and comfort in the days to come.

Jerry, Rick Mathis and I had some really good times back in the day. Now they are both gone. So sad... My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We the living are the ones who continue to anguish over the loss of a loved one.