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John Crookham Obituary
March 20, 1969 - September 9, 2024
Fresno, California - John Russell Crookham, 55, was born March 20, 1969 in Fresno, California and passed peacefully on September 9, 2024 in Fresno, California.
John's parents are Penelope Helene Crookham and Michael Curtis Crookham, DDS.
He attended San Joaquin Memorial High School, Bullard High School and graduated in the First Class of Fresno State Sid Craig School of Business. He worked in various management positions and cared for his mother in later years.
John is survived by sisters Mindy Louise Crookham of Palo Cedro, CA and Lisa Marie Kapur of Moorpark, CA. He is also survived by brothers Jim Lane of Chatsworth, CA and David Arthur Bender of Gilbert, AZ. He is survived by his step-mother Elizabeth Crookham.
Private Family Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate: American Parkinson Disease Association, P.O. Box 61420, Statin Island, NY 10306, or email: [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
for John Crookham
Sean Kuchar
November 9, 2024
John. My third brother; Rest Easy buddy. So sorry I didn´t catch news of this sooner. I will never forget our outings and adventures together growing up.I still laugh remembering the haircut to Step Mom´s little red horse mane and how ridiculous it looked.I will never forget Santa Cruz back in H.S. in the winter, there were 14ft faced waves. John and I threw on our wetsuits body surfing them, getting slammmed and rolling in the washing machine underneath. Great times.You couldn´t ask for a better family like the Crookham´s IMHO. Great people!
All the best,deeply saddened, John will be missed for sure.
My deepest utmost heartfelt sympathy and condolences to The Crookham family Mike,Penny,Mindy,Murray and all who knew John. Take Care!
Sean Kuchar
Audra Hewlett
October 4, 2024
Words can never express the deep sadness I have surrounding me. You have always been my friend and I am struggling to find why this happened. You were such a beautiful soul even when you were mad, your gentleness always managed to shine through. My life is empty without you and I feel like the world we live in now is always moving so fast and it just isn't right that I didn't get a chance to say goodbye. You are one of my sweetest humans I got the pleasure of meeting and knowing. I would do anything just to have my friend back. so Rest easy my friend and keep my spot warm. I will see you soon
D
October 3, 2024
I should have been a better friend to u at times. It's not the same without u
Chase, Joe, Jennifer and Travis
October 2, 2024
Long time friend of our family. We will miss him.
Critter
September 22, 2024
I remember u most my life u were a good dude give the shirt off ur back luv ur life big homie luv respect critter
Jennifer Breezy Fenton
September 21, 2024
I still don't want to believe that your gone bro. I miss you so much.
Theresa Carr
September 20, 2024
John we were friends for many years and I'm glad you made it by to see me a month or so ago. You were there for me in my darkest days and always treated me and my son with the utmost respect. My heart is broken but you are free from this life's hurdles. Rest in peace my friend. Thank you for being a part of my life. Your memory lives in my heart. Condolences to your family and friends.
Leticia Falcon , Letty
September 18, 2024
John,we meet people everyday in life, even if just opening a door or standing in line. Maybe work or school and the time can be brief or a lasting friendship. Since the day we met, you were a charismatic man full of life. You were a part of my everyday life. Your heart was big and so was your impression. My granddaughter overheard me telling someone you passed away and she said it's going to be okay but she will miss you buying her corn after school. My kids feel your absence almost as much as I do. May The Man Above wrap you in His embrace and I'll see you when I get there. I miss you friend and I don't know if I will ever take a cruise now because you were supposed to be there with me and Jackie. I thank God I was blessed to have met you in this lifetime. All my love and ur list respect always and forever, forever and always my friend
Michelle Briggs
September 18, 2024
John my heart breaks that you are gone. I pray that you have serenity and peace now. I am grateful for the time I spent with you and your mom. I remember when I was sick and you went out of your way to make hot soup for me and leave it at my door. We may of had a falling out over a misunderstanding but I still hold love in my heart for you and your mom. Fly with the angels.
Joanna reza
September 18, 2024
Spanky you were truly good to me we just had fun moving your friends trailer and helping some one who wrecked their vehicle and then we went and laid down on the bed at the apartment exhausted it was funny cause you were hanging half way off the bed.
Darin Marsella
September 17, 2024
RIP John and condolences to the Crookham family! Good memories from the Bullard and Fresno State days. Found this picture of us riding near Ft. Washington and Friant during 87-88 time period.
JD Phillips
September 16, 2024
Man I can't believe you're gone Brother you always had a smile on your face and was there to lend a helping hand to so many people. I'm really glad that we were friends and I will always treasure your friendship wisdom, and advice another good one gone too soon... MLHR J.D.
Bruce & Deb Puterbaugh
September 15, 2024
Our Deep Condolences to the family, Mike, Lizzie, Penny and Mindy...our heats are with you. John was such a strong soul...My his memory be a blessing.
Love Bruce & Deb Puterbaugh
Tony Niemotka
September 15, 2024
John RIP. Thanks for some great 80s and early 90s memories.
Erik Hopkins
September 15, 2024
Erik Hopkins
September 15, 2024
Erik Hopkins
September 15, 2024
Mr. John Crookham you were a bother to me. You gave me directions in my life that I could understand. I will truly miss you. I will miss watching movies with you till 4 in the morning at the house. I wish I would have came over more to your mom´s house in the end my friend. Here is a picture of your cats. I know you will miss them. Rest easy my friend.
Stella Lujan
September 14, 2024
John I am here speechless. You were a brother to me always there for me like I was for you and mom. I keep asking myself why? I love you John and may god have mercy on you and guide you to those gates in heaven. Greet you with hugs and love. My heart breaks
underneath all that body armor you were a kind man with a big heart one big teddy bear. My condolences to the family thank you for being in my life. May god give you strength during these times. I send you all hugs and love most of all prayers.
Christina Pence
September 13, 2024
John what happened? I just saw u a few days prior. I will miss you my friend. Sleep well with the angels.
Ladona
September 13, 2024
I'm so sad your gone. You will be missed. One thing I will say about u is the years I've known you and you have always been there and no matter how busy u was you was u were there. My deepest regards to the family and John aka " spanky" forever ur remembered and forever u will be missed. fly with angels....... Ladona aka ld
Nona michelle manning
September 13, 2024
John was a great friend I've known him for over 25 years he always help everyone out if the needed it I knew him when he had his mustang and young boy we all look older now his life ended to soon John u will be missed and love for many many years. God bless his family and I'm sorry for everyone loss. With all the care and love from my heart, Nona manning
Lisa Cartwright
September 13, 2024
He was a good friend help people out has a big love
prayer's for.his family
Heidi hofer
September 12, 2024
My condolences for the family He was my best friend and will be greatly missed. Thank you for being part of my life. Til we meet again.
Shannon
September 12, 2024
John you have been a good friend I'm sure going to miss our times together. I'll never understand why just rest in peace. We shall meet again. I love you and miss you already.
Megan Meyer
September 12, 2024
John, You made it to the finish line. Time for a well deserved rest. You live on in our hearts and memories.
Anne Crookham Wilson
September 12, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lizzie and Mike Crookham
September 12, 2024
We love you John. May God have Mercy on your soul. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for
giving tender loving care to your mother Penny.
Love, Dad and Lizzie
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