Caleb Alden Crull

07/16/1958 - 03/29/2011

Caleb Alden Crull obituary, 07/16/1958-03/29/2011

BORN

07/16/1958

DIED

03/29/2011

FUNERAL HOME

Thornhill Valley Chapel

1400 South Pines Road

Spokane Valley, Washington

Caleb Crull Obituary


CRULL, Caleb Alden
(Age 51)

July 16, 1959 -
March 29, 2011

Caleb Alden Crull was born on July 16, 1959 in San Diego, CA to Betty Jo and Alden Crull. He was born the third of five children. As a child Caleb was cheerful and sweet and like most boys, always up to mischief. He acquired a nickname from his older brother Mark, --Pearhead', which stuck with him through the years. After receiving his GED, Caleb went into the grocery business for a while, but later found that it was the car business that he loved. He was a longstanding businessman in the car sales industry. In October of 2002 Caleb's life took a life altering turn. He became very ill and was hospitalized in West Virginia. He was blind for three days and had a double stroke that affected his ocular nerves. He eventually received his center vision back but permanently lost his peripheral vision. Caleb realized that his life would never be the same, but through his faith in God and the support of his family he began a new journey that brought him closer to his family than ever before. Caleb never complained about his situation and took a proactive role in bettering his life, health and community. While volunteering at a center in West Central Spokane he met the love of his life, Lori. He was amazed by this beautiful woman who had a kind nature and caring heart for underprivileged people of Spokane. Together they joined forces and were married in 2005. Their ministry was powerful in the form of the opening of Little Lambs Child Care. Not only did they provide childcare but they gave out hundreds of backpacks, free haircuts and games with prizes galore. Caleb and Lori began to attend All Nations Christian Church and quickly sensed that it was a place of sincere worship and service to our Lord. Pastor Schott gravitated towards Caleb and they became fast friends. Caleb's personality was beyond compare; he was gregarious, funny and larger than life. Caleb entered into rest peacefully at home on March 29, 2011. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Caleb is survived by his loving wife Lori; children Melissa, Gideon, Samantha, Randy; grandson Elijah; sisters Karen Miller, Julie (Dan) Powell; brother Mark Neal; sister-in-law Leslie (Jerry) Radebaugh; brother-in-law Mark (Laura) Presting, nephews Travis, Austin, Jordan, Ernie and Matthew; nieces Crystal, Katrina and Mattie; and his faithful companion his dog Sydney. A celebration of Caleb's life will be held on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 11:00am at All Nations Christian Center, 1827 East Pacific Avenue Spokane, WA 99202. Donations may be made to the Lilac Blind Foundation, 1212 North Howard Street, Spokane, WA 99201.


Published by Spokesman-Review from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2011.
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Caleb, I missed your remembrance but your memory is still with me. I'm sad knowing your gone physically but happy knowing your with us spiritually. I will always remember you, our poker parties, our "younger days", the way you made me laugh and the way my gut hurt afterwards. You just had a "way" of letting everyone know "Caleb was here"!

Your laugh was infectious and larger then life. You have seared me with so many great memories. Wish I could have seen you one last time to say I love you and God bless my friend. Godspeed in your next journey, try not to make God laugh to hard.

I will never forget you!

Michael Vesciano

April 7, 2011

Lori, we are so sorry for your loss. Barry and I are here for you if you need anything. I am glad we got to meet caleb the other weekend. He is a great man. Hugs and much love, Lisa and Barry Gillingham

lisa gillingham

April 4, 2011

Lori our hearts go out to you and your family in this tough time your going through. We did not know your husband but send our deepest sympanthy to you and your loves ones. Love Greg and Paula Sherman

caleb crull

April 4, 2011

CALEB WAS A GOOD FREIND TO ME FOR MANY YEARS AND A GREAT SALES PERSON. HIS TALENTS AND ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS WILL MAKE HIM ONE OF THE "GREATS" IN THE AUTO BUSINESS AND SHALL BE REMEMBERED AS SUCH. I WILL ALWAYS CALL YOU FRIEND--GOD BLESS GOD BLESS!!! KENT

KENT VOTAW

April 1, 2011

Caleb my friend you will truly be missed we shared many good times together before we knew Christ and after.

Bob Allen

April 1, 2011

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