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for Norman Crabtree
Joe Kessler
July 17, 2024
Hard to believe it has been 18 years since Norm left us but lots of years of memories haven't diminished lots of great times in Norm's presence. Jeri and Steve - you're always on my mind.
Joe Kessler
Martha Lunken
July 17, 2023
Always fond memories of this wonderful man
George Schmid
July 17, 2020
Norm gave me my first airplane ride in a DC 3 while flying James Rhoades
Doris Grow
July 29, 2006
My sincer sympathy to the Crabtree Family. Knowing Norman for most of his life he brought a lot of joy to those of us who knew him, especially his class mates at Jackson High School and fellow Band members of that High School. It was a pleasure knowing him and growing up in Jackson with him and his brother Hayden. We will miss you Norman.
Doris Grow
Robert Mullins
July 25, 2006
We're all "pleased as punch" to have had Norm Crabtree with us for so long. Whether calling air shows or flying governors, he was 100 percent aviation. His military contribution was exceptional. Those of us in aviation are so much the better because of Norm. Or sympathies to all of his family.
George Schmid
July 25, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Crabtree Family. When the James A Rhodes airport was dedicated in Jackson, Ohio Norman took my sister, Nancy Schmid King, my grandfather, Benson Westlake and myself our first airplane ride in a DC-3. Now a private pilot and married a professonal pilot. Thanks Norm for a Great Memory
Martha Lunken
July 25, 2006
He taught me the secret of staying enthusiastic...no, passionate about what you love, about the sanctity of friendships, about never giving up. I am so honored and blessed to call him friend. I will always miss him.
Lindy Lusch
July 24, 2006
We express great sympathy to the family. We want to share a memorable time when the Glasair N83BJ went to Vinton County for an airshow/event & were late because of a dead battery. I contacted the unicom & airport was closed & Norm intervened to let Uncle Joe & I participate in the air show so we could land. Norm was the best!
Jeff & Judy Wheeler
July 24, 2006
Thanks Norm. You will always be in our hearts. We will think of you when we look up or land at one of your county airports. Jeri and Stevie, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
George S. "Gus" Hoster, Jr.
July 23, 2006
Dear Jeri and family:
Linda and I are so sad to learn about Norm. We certainly enjoyed many happy hours together and he was a wonderful person. I particularly remember the trips we used to make with Jim Rhodes and the fun we had opening all the county airports.
The lights of the brotherhood of Sigma Chi have been dimmed by his passing. I truly wish I could have spent time with him these last few years but our now living a retired life in northern Michigan made that impossible.
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
From a brother Sig and fellow aviator.
George S. "Gus" Hoster, Jr.
Presque Isle, MI.
Chuck Hoisington
July 23, 2006
Regrets we never met in person. I have already heard much about Norm since my student pilot days in the 50s through my activity as the Young Eagles coordinator for EAA Chapter 9.
Lois Miller
July 23, 2006
To Mrs. Norman Crabtree and Family:
We extend our most sincere sympathy at this time. Norm will be greatly missed by his 1943 Jackson High School classmates and friends. He was a faithful member who attended all our get-togethers and participated in many other school and community events.
Committee members- Kenny Henry and Lois Miller of Jackson, Ohio
Alan Harding
July 23, 2006
An Aviation Legend
Mary Rehling-Shepherd
July 23, 2006
Norm was a wonderful aviation pioneer has has done a lot for aviation in Ohio. He was a great suppporter of Columbus Flight Watch and will be deeply missed.
Christie and Bill Bruns
July 23, 2006
Any pilot who flies in or through Ohio can thank Norm for the abundance and quality of aviation facilities available. We also owe Jeri a great deal for sharing Norm with us for all those years.
Joe Kessler
July 23, 2006
With deepest respects to one of the greatest promoters of general aviation. What a blessing to be a friend to Norm and his family. You will be missed.
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